For decades, Formula 1 has seen many incredible records set, but some are so extraordinary that they are likely to stand the test of time. Here are seven F1 records that will probably never be broken.

Valtteri Bottas holds the record for the highest speed recorded during a Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend. In 2016, he was racing at the Mexican Grand Prix with a Williams car at a mind-boggling 372.5 km/hr (231.1 mph). Hermanos Rodríguez made this record possible thanks to the long straights of Mexico City's Autódromo. Also, air resistance was low thanks to the high altitude, which allowed Bottas to reach this speed.

Nowadays Formula 1's regulations are directed towards a balance between safety, sustainability, and consistency in terms of performance. Limits on engine power and fuel consumption limit top straight-line speeds and fuel cost directly influences the range of an automobile. Besides, aerodynamic rules minimize the slipstream effect that restricts speed even on straights. On top of that, modern F1 design has shifted away from maximum velocity, arguing in favor of cornering stability and efficiency.