Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Which Ferrari stand-in driver nearly won at Hockenheim in 1999 until team orders prevented his victory?

  1. Mika Salo

  2. Eddie Irvine

  3. Luca Badoer

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

Mika Salo, substituting for the injured Michael Schumacher at Ferrari in 1999, was leading the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim. However, Ferrari issued team orders for him to move aside and let Eddie Irvine win, as Irvine was competing for the World Championship. Salo finished second in what would have been his first F1 victory.

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