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“Formula One” ESL Discussion Questions

I. Formula One Basics

1. Would you like to be a Formula One driver? Why or why not?
2. Have you ever been to a Formula One race? Where was it, and what was your favorite part?
3. How fast do they travel?
4. Who is Lewis Hamilton?
5. How many countries are there in Formula One racing?

II. Formula One Teams and Drivers

6. How many cars can there be on a single track at once?
7. Do you think Formula One cars will be electric one day?
8. Who is the current champion of Formula One?
9. Who is the youngest person to win a Formula One championship?
10. If you were given a choice between watching Formula 1 or NASCAR, which would you choose and why?

III. Watching Formula One

11. Do you think it’s better to watch Formula One on TV or in person? Why?
12. Who is the fastest driver in the world?
13. How many teams are in Formula One?
14. What do you need to be a Formula One driver?
15. What is the difference between a Formula One racecar and a street car?

IV. Formula One Racing Experience

16. What is the most exciting part of Formula One racing?
17. Who won this year’s championship?
18. Do all Formula One drivers have to wear helmets?
19. What are the different types of racing tracks?
20. What is a pit stop, and why does it take so long for cars to make them?

V. Understanding Formula One

21. What is Formula One?
22. How many cars are there in a Formula One race?
23. How long is a lap in Formula One racing?
24. Do you follow Formula One?
25. What are the rules of Formula One?

VI. Formula One Technology

26. What is DRS?
27. Do you think it’s possible to have a female driver win the championship? Why or why not?
28. What safety features are in a Formula One car?
29. How do teams communicate with drivers during a race?
30. What is the role of a pit crew?

VII. Formula One History

31. When did Formula One start?
32. Who were the first champions in Formula One?
33. What were some important changes in Formula One over the years?
34. Who is the most famous Formula One driver in history?
35. What is the significance of the Monaco Grand Prix?

VIII. Formula One Fan Culture

36. What do you enjoy most about being a Formula One fan?
37. How do you celebrate a Formula One race?
38. Do you have any Formula One merchandise? What do you have?
39. Who is your favorite Formula One team and why?
40. What is your favorite memory related to Formula One?

IX. Future of Formula One

41. How do you think Formula One will change in the next 10 years?
42. What new technologies do you think will be used in Formula One?
43. Do you think the popularity of Formula One will grow? Why or why not?
44. What changes would you like to see in Formula One?
45. How can Formula One become more environmentally friendly?

X. Formula One Events

46. What is your favorite Formula One event?
47. Have you ever met a Formula One driver?
48. What do you think about Formula One’s global reach?
49. How do you feel about the fan experience at races?
50. What is the best way to follow Formula One news?

XI. Formula One Regulations

51. What are the main regulations in Formula One?
52. How are penalties determined in Formula One?
53. What is the role of the FIA in Formula One?
54. How do teams ensure they follow the regulations?
55. What happens if a driver breaks the rules?

XII. Personal Views on Formula One

56. What do you think about the future of Formula One?
57. How does Formula One impact your life?
58. What is your biggest dream related to Formula One?
59. How do you think Formula One can improve its image?
60. What message would you give to someone new to Formula One?
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