Monaco Grand Prix Trivia

The video explores the prestigious Triple Crown of car racing, highlighting Graham Hill as the only driver to achieve it. It delves into the history of Monaco, its Grand Prix, and how the tiny country became a tax haven attracting the wealthy and famous. The Monaco Grand Prix is renowned for its unique and challenging course, which has hosted many dramatic racing moments. Despite modern challenges, it remains a prestigious event, drawing global attention.

Who is the only driver to have won the Triple Crown in car racing?

• Michael Schumacher

• Graham Hill

• Lewis Hamilton

• Ayrton Senna

Which race is considered the most important of the Triple Crown?

• Daytona 500

• Indianapolis 500

• 24-hours of Le Mans

• Monaco Grand Prix

What was a major challenge in creating the Monaco Grand Prix course?

• Insufficient number of drivers

• International rules requiring the course to be entirely within the country's borders

• Weather conditions

• Lack of funding

What makes the Monaco Grand Prix course unique compared to other Grand Prix courses?

• It runs through downtown streets with narrow corners

• It is held only at night

• It is located in a desert

• It is the longest course in the world

Which driver famously crashed into the harbor during the Monaco Grand Prix?

• Riccardo Patrese

• Jack Brabham

• Alain Prost

• Alberto Ascari

What economic strategy did Monaco use to attract wealthy individuals?

• Free education

• High import taxes

• Tax-free status

• Subsidized housing

What event brought Monaco into the global spotlight in 1956?

• The construction of a new harbor

• The opening of a new casino

• The marriage of Grace Kelly to Prince Rainier Grimaldi III

• The first Monaco Grand Prix

How has the Monaco Grand Prix course changed over the years?

• It has been shortened significantly

• It has only changed in minor ways

• It has been completely redesigned

• It has been moved to a different location

What is a common criticism of the Monaco Grand Prix today?

• It is too expensive to host

• It is held too frequently

• It is boring to watch due to limited overtaking opportunities

• It is too easy for drivers

What did Nelson Piquet compare the Monaco Grand Prix to?

• Flying a plane

• Running a marathon

• Cycling around your living room

• Sailing a yacht