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Formula One is indeed the King of motorsports where drivers along with their finest cars display their skills to take the momentum. It is the most superior form of car racing wherein the person aims for "World Championship Title" putting all his strength and caliber in a single go.
It is a sport associated with speed, thrill, adrenaline rush, cutting-edge technology, glamour and much more. When drivers make it to the podium, the real celebrations take on and the race weekend festivities are a treat to every fan. It is every driver's dream to break previously set records during their F1 career.
It's not easy at all to pull off things in style as it is a strenuous game where drivers put in a lot of mental as well as physical labor to be in limelight and have to remain consistent to enjoy the same in the long run
It is truly an adrenaline filled action where viewers remain on the edge of their seats throughout the course of the race because any moment can come unexpectedly. It has been witnessed that when we least expect a driver to make it to the podium, he does so. Therefore it can not be predicted until the very end of the race that who is going to take home the trophy. Here we see some of the greatest comebacks drives ever in the history of Formula One.
#5 John Watson's Phenomenal drive- 1983 U.S. Grand Prix
John Watson nicknamed "Wattie" had established a great place in the world of F1 after giving McLaren its first team victory in more than 3 seasons. It happened at U.S. Grand Prix in 1983, Tambay took the pole position and Watson along with teammate Niki Lauda suffered from lack of heat in their tyres and hence couldn't achieve good positions in qualifying but by the 28th lap, McLaren's were 3rd and 4th and in the 33rd lap, he drove past Niki Lauda who had a cramp in his right leg and hence couldn't challenge Watson.
Watson took off the checkered flag nearly 30 seconds ahead of his teammate to grab his 5th victory. It remains to be one of the greatest comeback drives in F1 where he moved 22 places up in 70 minutes.
#4 Ayrton Senna's splendid victory- Suzuka 1988
In Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, 1988, Alain Prost led the grid from Berger and Ivan Capelli and Senna were left back at 14th place. He said later "‘I am going to have to drive as hard as I can, but it will be impossible to catch Alain." However Brazilian moved up 6 places by lap 2 and then overtook Riccardo Patrese, Thierry Boutsen, Alessandro Nannini to take 4th place on lap 4.
In 14th lap, the weather changed and it started raining heaving favoring Senna who was expert in wet conditions. Prost was not to be taken lightly as he already had 3 World Championship titles by then but in lap 27, Senna drove his way ahead of him, broke the track record and maintained a lead of more than 3 seconds. It was his 8th win and one of the remarkable victory by a margin of more than 13 seconds.
#3 The best of Michael Schumacher- 1995 Belgian Grand Prix
It is absolutely true that no Formula 1 record list can ever be made without mentioning the greatest ever- Michael Schumacher. It dates back to 1995 at Belgian Grand Prix when Damon Hill and Schumacher were great rivals on tracks. Schumacher was at 6th place by lap just 5 seconds behind the Coulthard who was leading the race
With rain coming in, Damon Hill stopped for wet tires. However, Hill soon caught the German and the ultimate action began. Schumacher's slick tires were in no match with Hill and he got overtaken on the 26th lap. Rain stopped instantly and Schumacher again drove past Hill. Heavy downpours were again witnessed and every driver stopped for wet tires. It was Hill's extra stop that led to Schumacher taking the huge lead and finished an amazing 20 seconds ahead of his competitor, Hill, showing his ultimate skills.
#2 Iceman Outclassed All- 2005 Japanese Grand Prix
Popularly knows as "Iceman", Kimi Raikkonen displayed his best driving skills in 2005 at Japanese Grand Prix. Having qualified for the 17th position, making to the podium was not at all expected. It was a hectic start for him where Montoya and Villeneuve had a collision and safety cars were brought but the Finn started managing his way by then.
Having made a pit stop amidst the race, Raikkonen appeared at the 5th place ahead of Alonso before passing Schumacher into 4th. Webber and Jenson Button had to stop for refueling and he took advantage by promoting himself on 3rd place. Actions which followed next can be only called as sheer brilliance on Raikkonen's part.
With just 9 laps remaining, he set the fastest lap every time and despite some great driving by Fisichella, Iceman pulled off the great victory and greatest comeback Suzuka had ever witnessed.
#1 From Last to First- Jenson Button at 2011 Canadian Grand Prix
In an action that lasted more than 4 hours in heavy rains, the world witnessed the best side of Jenson Button at Canadian Grand Prix in 2011. The Britisher marched his way through victory even after 6 pit stops and several penalties. He began 7th on the grid but was demoted to 15th position for getting a 'stop-go' penalty for making up ground on safety car.
Further complications took place when Button got involved in a collision and this time with Fernando Alonso. Another safety car came in and Button managed to take his punctured car into the pits. He rejoined the race at last place but with utmost vigor and passion and chased longtime leader, Sebastian Vettel on the second corner of the last lap.
Displaying some stunning driving skills along the tracks, he went forward to clinched an unimaginable and probably one of the greatest victories in the history of F1.
