Max Verstappen broke a number of data in 2023 together with most wins in a season (19), most factors in a yr (575) and largest title profitable margin to second (290 factors) within the standings.
There are extra data that look more likely to get damaged in 2024, however not all of them would make the motive force proud – so listed here are 10 undesirable data that may very well be crushed or prolonged this yr…
Most grand prix begins with no win
Present holder: Andrea de Cesaris (208)
Might be damaged by: Nico Hulkenberg (203)
Andrea De Cesaris, Jordan
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Hulkenberg is about to interrupt F1’s file for essentially the most race begins with no victory this yr. The Haas driver has began 203 grands prix, 5 lower than Andrea de Cesaris, which means he may match the file on the Chinese language Grand Prix earlier than breaking it in Miami two weeks later.
Given Haas completed backside of the 2023 constructors’ championship, it will take one thing utterly out of the abnormal for Hulkenberg to win earlier than Shanghai.
However prior to now he’s truly come near victory. Hulkenberg claimed a shock pole place for the 2010 Brazilian GP, however then the superior tempo of vehicles round him paid dividends as he finally completed eighth.
The German additionally led a lot of the moist 2012 Brazilian GP as he climbed from sixth in a fast Pressure India, however he spun out of the lead on lap 48 earlier than crashing with Lewis Hamilton when making an attempt to regain first six excursions later.
De Cesaris’ greatest shot of victory resulted in retirement regardless of scoring 5 podiums in his profession. On the 1991 Belgian GP, the Jordan driver was second and utilized late strain on Ayrton Senna, just for his engine to blow with three laps to go whereas the McLaren driver finally gained by simply 1.9 seconds.
Most podiums with no win in F1
Present holders: Nick Heidfeld and Lando Norris (13)
Nick Heidfeld, Williams F1 BMW FW27, leads Michael Schumacher, Ferrari F2005
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Norris is without doubt one of the highest-rated drivers on the present grid, however being winless in his five-year F1 profession thus far is commonly used in opposition to him.
On the 2021 Italian GP, Norris got here second behind team-mate Daniel Ricciardo in a McLaren 1-2, regardless of the then 21-year-old repeatedly ending forward of the Australian that season. On the following race, the 2021 Russian GP, Norris claimed pole place and regarded set to win till rain fell which precipitated him, on exhausting tyres, to aquaplane off with two laps to go.
Contemplating Crimson Bull’s dominance since, Norris is but to return as near victory however he’s nonetheless getting the perfect out of his automobile with seven podiums in 2023 to match Nick Heidfeld’s file of 13 high three finishes with no win.
Heidfeld by no means actually had a clear-cut likelihood of victory throughout 12 seasons within the sequence, and he additionally holds F1’s file for essentially the most second-place finishes with no victory. Maybe his greatest shot at a race win was the 2008 Canadian Grand Prix, when team-mate Robert Kubica handed him to steer a BMW Sauber 1-2.
Norris is only one behind Heidfeld’s tally of eight runner-up finishes.
Most laps led with no win in F1
Present holder: Chris Amon (183)
Might be damaged by: Lando Norris (61)
Chris Amon, Ferrari 312
Photograph by: David Phipps
F1’s file for essentially the most laps led with no win is one other feat Norris may break in 2024. Chris Amon at the moment holds it as, over a 14-year profession, he led 183 laps however for quite a few causes – principally reliability – by no means stood on the highest step in his 11 journeys to the rostrum.
Amon, for instance, was main the 1968 Canadian GP till his transmission failed with 18 laps to go. He additionally retired from a 30-second lead on the 1969 Spanish GP, whereas a puncture value him first on the 1972 French GP.
However he did win the 1966 Le Mans 24 Hours alongside team-mate Bruce McLaren, so the Kiwi nonetheless had some main success.
For Norris, he has at the moment led 61 laps in his F1 profession which locations him fifth on the listing behind different drivers like Jean Behra (107) and Jean-Pierre Jarier (79). So, for Norris to develop into the file holder this yr he wants to steer precisely double the laps he’s ever completed in his profession – however not win – which means it’s unlikely but nonetheless doable.
Most profession factors with no win in F1
Present holder: Lando Norris (633)
Lando Norris, McLaren F1 Crew
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Norris additionally holds the landmark for essentially the most profession factors with no race victory, nevertheless, it’s price noting that since F1 modified its system for 2010 – the reward for victory rising from 10 to 25 factors – most of the factors stats are misrepresentative.
That’s evident within the 4 main drivers for this file as a result of behind Norris is Hulkenberg (530), Romain Grosjean (391) and Lance Stroll (268), whereas Alex Albon and Kevin Magnussen are in sixth and eighth respectively.
So, if Norris comes off the listing by profitable the season-opening Bahrain GP then Hulkenberg will develop into the file holder.
Most race begins with out main a lap in F1
Present holder: Kevin Magnussen (163)
Kevin Magnussen, McLaren MP4-29
Photograph by: Patrik Lundin / Motorsport Photos
Magnussen scored a podium on his F1 debut on the 2014 Australian GP, however since then the Dane’s profession has not been as profitable. His 9 seasons in F1 has led to Magnussen holding the file for essentially the most race begins with out main a lap, regardless of holding a pole place to his identify.
Magnussen sealed pole on the 2022 Brazilian GP, however it was a dash weekend and in Saturday’s race he dropped from first to eighth as his Haas automobile simply wasn’t fast sufficient. So, on the Sunday, Magnussen was not ready to problem for the lead.
The 31-year-old has by no means actually had a automobile able to main races, as his rookie season was spent at a declining McLaren staff earlier than becoming a member of Renault who was a backmarker on the time.
Magnussen switched to Haas in 2017 and the American outfit has by no means scored a podium, whereas failing to complete above fifth within the standings. Magnussen took the file from Martin Brundle (158 race begins) in 2023, whereas he’s the one present driver inside the highest 10.
Most race begins with no podium in F1
Present holder: Nico Hulkenberg (203)
Nico Hulkenberg, Renault F1 Crew R.S. 19
Photograph by: Jerry Andre / Motorsport Photos
Hulkenberg at the moment holds F1’s file for essentially the most race begins with no podium, the place three fourth-place finishes are his greatest outcomes throughout 203 grands prix.
However they haven’t been the 36-year-old’s greatest pictures of a podium: Hulkenberg was second with 17 laps to go of the 2012 Brazilian GP till his collision with Hamilton dropped him down the order.
He misplaced a probable third on the 2016 Monaco GP because of a sluggish pitstop, he spun out from fourth at a moist and frantic 2019 German GP after briefly working second (above).
It’s not precisely how folks anticipated Hulkenberg’s profession to pan out, as he arrived in F1 with excessive expectations having simply gained the GP2 title. However the majority of Hulkenberg’s profession has been spent in midfield equipment, with a failed transfer to Ferrari for 2013 maybe being the most important missed alternative of all.
He’ll greater than seemingly proceed to increase this file in 2024 forward of second-placed Adrian Sutil on 128 race begins, whereas no different present F1 driver is inside the highest 10.
Most profession factors with out an F1 world championship
Present holder: Valtteri Bottas (1,797)
Valtteri Bottas, Stake F1 Crew Kick Sauber
Photograph by: Simon Galloway / Motorsport Photos
Bottas is F1’s file holder for essentially the most profession factors with out turning into world champion, as he’s scored 1,797 factors since his debut on the 2013 Australian GP.
After 4 seasons with Williams, Bottas moved to world champions Mercedes and his 5 years there have been his greatest pictures of clinching the drivers’ title.
Regardless of ending runner-up twice, Bottas was always crushed by team-mate Hamilton so by no means got here near difficult for the world drivers’ championship. Bottas finally left for midfield Alfa Romeo in 2022 which has seen his likelihood of podiums – by no means thoughts titles – very a lot diminish.
That is one other file skewed by the factors change although, as a result of 5 present drivers are inside the highest 10 for it.
Perez is second on 1,486 factors forward of third-place Ricciardo (1,317), whereas Charles Leclerc (1,074) is fifth, Carlos Sainz (982.5) is seventh and Norris (633) is ninth.
Most podium finishes with out an F1 world championship
Present holder: Rubens Barrichello (68)
Might be damaged by: Valtteri Bottas (67)
Rubens Barrichello, Ferrari F2003-GA
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Barrichello is F1’s file holder for essentially the most profession podiums with out profitable the world championship, because the Brazilian scored 68 high three finishes throughout 322 grands prix from 1993 to 2011.
His profession might be greatest recognized for being Michael Schumacher’s Ferrari team-mate from 2000 to 2005, nevertheless Barrichello was given the a lot undesirable tag of ‘quantity two driver’ as a result of the Scuderia’s priorities had been clearly with making certain Schumacher’s run of success.
Nonetheless, with the quickest automobile Barrichello twice got here runner-up within the championship, whereas his subsequent alternative in a front-running machine was Brawn the place he completed third in 2009.
Simply behind Barrichello for the podiums file is Bottas, who has scored 67 high three finishes in his profession thus far.
Though it’s not precisely an undesirable file as Bottas would undoubtedly love to attain some podiums in 2024 – particularly after such a disappointing 2023 season – it’s additionally not a feat that he can be shouting to the rooftops about.
Most seasons between successive F1 world championship wins
Present holder: Niki Lauda (six seasons)
Might be damaged by: Fernando Alonso (17 seasons)
Niki Lauda, McLaren MP42 TAG
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Lauda has F1’s file for the most important hole between successive world championship wins, as six seasons separated his second title in 1977 and third crown in 1984.
After profitable the championship in 1977, he left Ferrari for Brabham however his two years there have been disappointing as he completed fourth and 14th within the standings earlier than retiring.
Lauda got here out of retirement to affix McLaren for the 1982 season, however his first two years with the staff had been fairly disappointing as he failed to complete above fifth within the championship. However it all got here collectively in 1984 when he battled with younger team-mate Alain Prost, who finally missed out on his maiden title by half a degree to Lauda.
Alonso may break Lauda’s file in 2024 as his final title got here in 2006. Like with Bottas, it’s not precisely an undesirable file as a result of Alonso would absolutely like to win the world championship once more, however the 42-year-old may argue that that elusive third crown ought to have come a lot sooner.
On three events he has missed out on the championship on the remaining race – 2007, 2010 and 2012 – whereas a lot of Alonso’s profession has additionally been spent driving for a midfield outfit regardless of his elite expertise.
Given Crimson Bull gained 21 of twenty-two grands prix in 2023 it’s unlikely that the Aston Martin driver will be capable of mount a title problem this yr.
Most retirements in an F1 season
Present holder: Andrea de Cesaris (14) in 1986 and 1987
Might be damaged by: Any F1 driver in 2024 – however extremely unlikely!
Andrea de Cesaris’ BMW engine blows up
Photograph by: Rainer W. Schlegelmilch / Motorsport Photos
De Cesaris additionally holds F1’s file for essentially the most retirements in a season as he failed to complete 14 grands prix in each 1986 and 1987, which was all however two rounds in each years.
It’s a file no driver will even need to get near in 2024, nevertheless the present vehicles are rather more dependable than they had been within the Nineteen Eighties.
For instance, Logan Sargeant and Esteban Ocon each retired from seven grands prix in 2023 which was greater than another driver, whereas the season earlier than Zhou Guanyu had essentially the most with six.
So, it is extremely unlikely {that a} driver will retire from 14 or extra grands prix in 2024 nevertheless with 24 rounds this yr – F1’s greatest calendar ever – it isn’t utterly out of the query.
