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Michael Schumacher holds some of the most coveted records in F1, but there are some drivers on the other end of the spectrum. Here are 10 most unwanted records in the history of grand prix racing.

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Most races without a podium : Nico Hulkenberg (129)
Nico Hulkenberg nows holds the record of most races without a podium finish, overtaking compatriot Adrian Sutil's tally of 128 in Singapore.
Most jump starts: Jarno Trulli (14)
Jarno Trulli, a grand prix winner, made a record 14 jump starts during his topsy-turvy F1 career that included stints at Minardi, Prost, Jordan, Renault, Toyota, Lotus.
Fastest fine in F1: Sebastian Vettel (six seconds)
On his Formula 1 debut for BMW, Sebastian Vettel earned himself a fine by speeding in the pitlane - just six seconds after leaving the garage in FP1.
Most poles without leading a lap: Teo Fabi (3)
Teo Fabi, a multiple Le Mans podium finisher, claimed three pole positions for Benetton in late 1980s, but never led a single lap in his grand prix career. Whether it was because of a puncture, engine failure or a problem on the formation lap, Fabi could never boast about leading an F1 race.
Most races without points: Luca Badoer (50)
Luca Badoer may have played an integral part for Ferrari as a test driver, he failed to score a point in 50 grand prix appearances - a truly unwanted record.
Worst race finish: Narain Karthikeyan (24th)
At the 2011 European Grand Prix in Valencia, all 24 cars finished the race. Narain Karthikeyan was last at the flag, making him win the unwanted record holder of worst race finish in the history of F1 (24th).
Most laps led without a win: Chris Amon (183)
The unlucky Chris Amon led a total of 183 laps in a grand prix career that spanned 108 races, yet he could never stand on the top step of the podium.
Most victories without being a champion: Stirling Moss (16)
Sir Stirling Moss is one of the greatest F1 drivers of all time. He scored 16 grand prix wins in 1950s and early 60s - when the calendar had just over a handful of races. Unfortunately, despite coming close at several occasions, he could never win a championship.
Most consecutive retirements: Andrea de Cesaris (18)
Andrea de Cesaris retired from 148 out of 208 races he participated in. He suffered from 18 DNFs in a row - a record that stands till date and is unlikely to be beaten in the future.
Most entries without qualifying: Claudio Langes (14)
There was a time when backmarkers had to go through pre-qualifying to be eligible to start a race. Italy's Claudio Langes made 14 attempts to make a grand prix appearance, but failed each time.
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