Top 5 F1 records that are nearly impossible to break

Formula One is known to be one of the grandest sporting events in the world. Records have been set, broken and set again since the very beginning, and it has all become the part and parcel of F1's racing history.

Like the very famous saying goes, "Records are made to be broken."

In most cases, the drivers strive to break records and inscribe their names against the existing ones, but then there are some amazing records that simply cannot be beaten - at least not in the foreseeable future. While there have been plenty of records that F1 drivers try to beat regularly, there are a few that they know better than to even try.

Here is a look at some of the most amazing F1 records that are nearly impossible to break:

#5 Records On Fire: Canadian Grand Prix 2011

Canadian F1 Grand Prix 2011

It is said that in terms of records and historical significance, the Canadian Grand Prix of 2011 is the greatest and strangest race ever. It holds three magnificent records:

1. It is the longest race in the history of Formula One, taking 4 hours and 4 minutes to finish.

2. This race involved the highest number of safety cars ever seen in a race - 6.

3. This race witnessed the lowest average speed ever in the history of F1 - 46 km/h. We can't imagine this speed in a Formula One race today.

There is one more reason why this is considered one of the greatest races ever. Jenson Button marched his way to victory from being last on the grid at the start, which was probably one of the greatest comebacks ever.

Monaco GP - A ridiculous race

#4 Clash of Attrition - Monaco Grand Prix 1996

This race took place on 19 May 1996 in Monaco, in wet conditions that caused significant attrition and mishaps during its course.

Olivier Panis clinched his sole Formula One win in the race and that happened to be the last win for Ligier Team. In the warm-up Montermini crashed his Forti and had no spare car whereas Jos Verstappen started in wet tyres. Damon Hill got the jump on Michael Schumacher and the German also crashed around turn 1. Jean Alesi, meanwhile, suffered a puncture at the end of the session.

This race holds two of the most ridiculous records: 1. the highest number of retirements - 18 and 2. the least number of finishes - 3.

Only three people were able to pass through the chequered flag - Olivier Panis, David Coulthard, and Johnny Herbert.

#3 1988 McLaren MP4/4 - Winner all the way

1988 McLaren MP4/4

The McLaren MP4/4 of the 1988 season is considered to be one of the most successful car designs of all time. It was designed by the engineer Steve Nichols with assistance by team director Gordon Murray.

It is said that the Honda-powered MP4/4 was one of the most dominant cars ever, and it ruled the 1988 Formula One season like a king. The notable drivers for this car were Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna, who drove side by side.

The Mclaren won all but one race and all but one pole position in the 1988 season. In other words, out of 16 races held in the 1988 Formula One season, this car won 15 races with a winning percentage of 93.8%.

The only car which came close to this was in 2016 when the Mercedes F1 W07 Hybrid won 19 out of 21 races, for a winning percentage of 90.5%

#2 1997 European Grand Prix - Closest Calls

1997 JEREZ GRAND PRIX

The 1997 European Grand Prix was held on October 26 at the Circuito Permanente De Jerez, Spain. It was the 17th and final race of the 1997 Formula One season.

The race, having 69 laps, was won by Mika Hakkinen driving for McLaren; this was his maiden Formula One victory. McLaren's David Coulthard finished second whereas Williams driver Jacques Villeneuve finished third, which proved to be enough for him to clinch the World Title that year.

The 1997 European GP was truly an epic event where a series of coincidences took place. Jacques Villeneuve set the qualifying time of 1m 21.072s and took the pole position. After some time, Michael Schumacher set the exact same time, but what blew our minds was when Heinz-Harald Frentzen came up with the identical timing.

3 different cars and 3 identical times. Amazing!

#1 King of The Sport - Michael Schumacher

Michael Schumacher

It is said that no list of records can ever be completed without mentioning the ultimate legend - Michael Schumacher.

Schumacher is a former German racing driver who drove in Formula One in two stints - 1991 to 2006 and 2010 to 2012, and in due course, he made a series of records. He is considered to be the most successful driver in the history of F1 who has several records to his credit - most World Championship Titles (7), most Grand Prix wins (91), most fastest laps (77) and most races won in a single season (13).

According to the official Formula One site, "Michael Schumacher was seen as the greatest driver in the history of the sport" at the time of his retirement. Somewhere we all still hope and pray that the legend comes back to his normal life soon.