victory in Formula 1 It is the ultimate goal of every pilot in the class. Compete to be the best, the fastest and the opponent to beat. However, this is not a fair competition or a competition that benefits those who put in the most effort, but rather those with the best cars and best performances.
Next, The Sports News reviews those who were less fortunate…
What is the record for the number of races without a win in Formula 1?
The pilot who holds the record for more matches is disputed without victory is Andrea de Cesaris, with 208. The Italian spent a large part of his career with non-competitive teams such as Minardi, Rial or Brabham, which led him to add many retirements despite accumulating 5 podiums.
Behind him are two Germans, Nick Heidfeld and Nico Hulkenberg. The former had some chances to score a victory with BMW Sauber, but luck was never on his side. Like his compatriot, who holds the record for more races without getting on the podium. Hulkenberg, who returns to Máxima in 2023, has never had a competitive car that would allow him to win or options to do so through luck.
This is the full list.
| pos. | Pilot | races contested | better result |
| 1 | Andrea De Cesaris | 208 | 2nd |
| 2 | Nick Heidfeld | 183 | 2nd |
| 3 | Nico Hulkenberg* | 185 | 4th |
| 4 | Romain Grosjean | 179 | 2nd |
| 5 | Martin Brandl | 158 | 2nd |
| 6 | Derek Warwick | 147 | 2nd |
| 7 | Kevin Magnussen* | 145 | 2nd |
| 8 | Jean-Pierre Jarier | 134 | 3rd |
| 9 | Eddie Cheever | 132 | 2nd |
| 10 | Adrian Subtle | 128 | 4th |
*Active in 2023 (updated after Azerbaijan GP 2023)
