F1 Quiz Chain

[Gary]

Who was the first Colombian driver to be in the official entry list in an F1 event, although going down officially as "Did not practice" because the super-licence was refused? Bonus points for year and event.

Pardon me if I am not totally familiar with the protocols in this thread, but is it not customary for new questions to be posted only after previous questions have been confirmed as answered correctly?

[andrew]

Innes Ireland is correct! =D>

[Gary]

Before qualifying for the 1997 Italian Grand Prix, Damon Hill arranged a one-minute silence. Most of the British contingent including Bernie Ecclestone took part.

In honour of whom or what was the one-minute silence held?

[Caito]

Wasn't it because Princess Diana funeral was ending?

[Gary]

Correct. Your turn.

[Caito]

Ok, here it goes.

Who's the driver?

[Gary]

Oscar Galvez.

[Caito]

No, he's not. If you want a clue I may provide you with one.

[xpensive]

Michael Schumacher, my go?

[andrew]

Clemar Bucci?

[Caito]

No, and no.

Clue: He's from my natal Country.

[xpensive]

48h rule applies.

After Damon Hill tangled tith Michael Scumacher at the 1995 british GP, Frank Williams allegedly said something rather derogatory about his driver, what did he allgedly say? One word only.

[andrew]

He called Hill a prat (how true!) and apologised to Schumacher for his drivers actions. A true gent and sportsman.

[Gary]

He called Hill a prat (how true!) and apologised to Schumacher for his drivers actions. A true gent and sportsman.

Hill is not and was not a prat. Williams' comment was offensive and unnecessary. Schumacher's talent and the pace of the Benetton B195-Renault was too much for Hill to cope with at times during 1995 and it showed by way of Hill making several errors. Oh that we all don't have to do our job under the glare of live TV, slo-mo replays, a rapacious media and armies of self professed armchair experts. None of this makes Hill a prat. People who actually know what they're talking about rate him as a very good Grand Prix driver at his peak, not the best and certainly not a prat.

It is Hill who is a true gent and sportsman. Frank has only been able to claim that territory now and then.

[Gary]

Crikey!!! Looks like I've killed the quiz chain.