7 F1 Drivers Who Had The WORST Debuts Imaginable

[@MegaJK97]

Fun fact: Ernst Loofs race distance was so short, he didn't even manage to make it to the actual start/finish line.

[@bilboblib]

I was just about to mention that, great fact

[@megaxtrime3144]

@rene dillema literally just the distance of a modem F1 cars width

[@Youre_local_idiot_hear]

According to Josh revel he went less distance than a full Jeremy Clarkson

[@Clankr]

Another fun fact: mazipin has done more time in quali than In the race

[@marcoschneider8115]

imagine your entire F1 career was shorter than the car itself

[@TommoMcCluskey]

Bless Karun's beautiful little heart.

[@BT-kw3gr]

Hi tommo

[@ryleyfadden7472]

Hi tommo

[@greeny.69]

Ik he wont reply but hi tommo

[@theparkster1542]

Tomooooo

[@jackvickers7805]

He is a good commentator ngl

[@maxversthappening8166]

Mazepin: “am I a joke to you”

[@harshlahoti8368]

Yes, yes you are

[@903breaks3]

Nah we expected that its not disappointing

[@capisacap8101]

TRUE.

[@ronrolfsen3977]

He did not spin in the formation lap so he did miles better than I expected.

[@j.koppany]

Mazesbin

[@jquiring95]

What about 2021 rookie Fernando Alonso? He got stopped by a sandwich bag.

[@mankachu100]

XD this rookie yoke again

[@le-coup-détat]

Idk...I’d say he’s still on track for rookie of the year

[@Riskzey]

It seems to me he has a future... Prolly 2 time world champion?

[@isaacgaming2176]

2001: Alonso rookie of Minardi 2021: Alonso rookie of Alpine So 2031 Alonso rookie of McLaren

[@kaspercederlund4393]

Well he lasted longer than any of these

[@igorbarretotfracing2439]

Something curious about Massa is that everytime he made the first Australian GP for a new team (Sauber, Ferrari, Williams), he didn't survive the first corner. On all three ocasions

[@yellowflag9945]

Nikita Maharassapin was impressive for him

[@sjbrown4145]

I think he's a really nice guy!!!............ Oh wait I thought you were talking about Russel 🤣

[@zach-ipsf1]

M A Z E S 🅱️ I N

[@ZestyBobcat_OW]

Id say mazespin

[@jamie9967]

At least he did one lap (thanks to Perez)

[@rotkiW9014]

Can anyone tell me why is everyone making fun of Mazepin? I mean yes, that was kinda funny that he spun, but this whole making an idiot out of him for this incident is just weird. Also I just love that everyone laughing at Nikita seems to magically forget the fact that Mick did literally the same, just at a different place(lets, be honest, if Mazepin went off whee Schumacher did, nothing would happen) And I mean that: Mick’s spin was a near perfect copy of Nikita’s spin

[@icollectstuff-vinylcommuni7294]

I must mention Roger Williamson to this list with tears in my eyes.... In his debut race England 1973 he was involved in 2nd lap mass crash only to be fatal killed in his second GP, The Dutch GP 2 weeks later.

[@Harkote10]

To me it is jo schless littelary died on his first f1 race

[@Thomas-et9ts]

WTF1 are keeping me very entertained within this 3 week gap between races, so thank you guys :)

[@xpurpx8924]

Agreed

[@MrCrunsh]

You forgot Hans Heyer at the Nürburgring in 1977. In his first race he reached a DNQ, DNS, DNF and DSQ in one race. :-D

[@barathrajkumar5564]

If he DNS, it cant be called as a debut

[@andrewcarter9649]

@@barathrajkumar5564 It was a bizar series of events and it was at Hockenheim as F1 didn't return to the Ring after 76. Heyer failed to qualify but was the 3rd reserve should others drop out before the start. After the start of the race he snuck out of an access road to get onto the track (so didn't actually take the start) and carried on, but his georbox failed after 10 laps where the stewards realised he shouldn't have been there anyway and disqualified him from the results. It was his one and only attempt at an F1 race.

[@MrSniperfox29]

The DNS is a bit irrelevant since, well, he did start. It was a DNQ, DNF and a DSQ, but officially it was just a DSQ as he was disqualified from the entire event.

[@Migmangaming2]

I wouldn’t say it was the worst. He didn’t even qualify and he still got into the race! (Briefly)

[@thatotherguy7357]

To be fair he did make it 11 laps into the race before he broke down and was dsq

[@DaveMcKeegan]

Mazepin can't even make it into a video that he clearly inspired ... sums his career up beautifully 🤣

[@benn87]

2:50 You should have mentioned that the clutch failed mainly because Eddie Jordan (as so often) was too cheap to fit a new one before the race. It was already badly worn before the race. (Statement Gary Anderson)

[@LucasSonego]

Vettel speeding on the pitlane the first time he drives out of the garage in an F1 car

[@lukasmsnr98]

I think Lando did same

[@Blight225]

He was definitely very excited.😂

[@UnfoundTravel]

I am saddened you did not, I repeat, did not include MazeSpin in this. Such a shame

[@TeamNoLimits865]

He deserves no acknowledgement of any kind

[@hanoifilms503]

He is still racing. Read the title of the video and you will understand why not included 🙊

[@zqzj]

@@hanoifilms503 they're saving him for the worst debut of all time video

[@4rdF1Hunny]

@@hanoifilms503 They included Schumacher for God’s sake!

[@UnfoundTravel]

@@hanoifilms503 had is past tense, meaning it could of happened just 1 second ago and therefore still able to be inclusive. It does not state past drivers, retired drivers resulting in and meaning, not still racing.

[@andrewdotmp4]

Funny to think that if Jeremy Clarkson were to lay on his back from the same spot where Ernst Loof started, he would have made it ferther

[@joaopedrosambatti2474]

You know what, i am going to unleash my genius, fuck meters, fuck yards, i shall now be using jezzas as my unit of measurement

[@SimRacingVeteran]

I feel Mazespin was an inspiration for this video.

[@rdeEKINS]

Lotterer said he only took the drive because he wanted to see what F1 was like, not to start an F1 career

[@Ronakvevo]

That's a good way to play it cool but he is having a good formula e career.

[@rdeEKINS]

@@Ronakvevo excellent career in WEC before that too

[@officialWWM]

Well yes, he would say that...

[@rdeEKINS]

@@officialWWM He'd already achieved everything he wanted and didn't consider F1 the be all and end all

[@Felix-st2ue]

@@fiarandompenaltygeneratorm5044 wasn't it only because the pay driver which occupied the cockpit was behind on payments.

[@SiVlog1989]

Chandhok's debut was even worse than just completing 2 laps in the 2010 Bahrain Grand Prix, his first go in the Hispania Racing car came in qualifying and was unsurprisingly slowest by a country mile. Slightly surprised Hans Heyer wasn't on the list. His one and only Grand Prix famously features a DNQ, DNF and DSQ, being disqualified from a race he never officially started and didn't even finish

[@riegelvega.8880]

Me : Saw the title* My brain : "Ah yes, did you remember the 'Mazespin' ?"

[@anhuman7022]

He did not

[@MonopostoMerchant]

In conclusion... don’t make your debut in your home race...

[@gucciogucci1254]

i'm guessing mazespins on this list? edit: he wasn't?

[@Truenofan86]

Nikita mazepin has to be a Gyro Zeppeli student beceuse he knows the Spin

[@vzeltova2329]

Holy Shit! Is that a jojo reference?

[@Truenofan86]

@@vzeltova2329 YES YES YES. YES YES Y E S

[@sonnenblumenkerne2499]

OH MY GOD, that's the funniest thing I've heard all week.

[@mezcashis]

You forgot about Mazepin’s debut, but then again that was impressive driving as far as Nikita is concerned.

[@willcowan8487]

I doubt they forgot about it, I mean there’s not a person in the F1 community who doesn’t know about it, but I’m sure that Mazespin’s dismal debut was what inspired them to make this video

[@alexjomain828]

Is there any drivers that we missed ? Mazepin : allow me to introduce myself

[@hifjurrahman8060]

i am not even an f1 fan but i was sad not to see Nikita Mazepin.

[@anhuman7022]

Mazebin ;)

[@endgamerplays]

0:20 OH MY GOD THATS A JUKE

[@CraigPaulWilson]

I would look forward to a feature on the poor unfortunate drivers who fared even worse, by never qualifying e.g. Vincenzo Sospiri, Perry McCarthy, Pedro Chaves, Claudio Langes etc.

[@Nessafox4670]

In all fairness, McCarthy's year deserves a full netflix adaptation.

[@CraigPaulWilson]

@@Nessafox4670 100% agree

[@RJSRdg]

Not to mention one B Ecclestone!

[@unbornvii]

on F1 2014 I started with Caterham and was 6th in the final lap in Melbourne and had an engine failure

[@carlmarcus6850]

Nikita completed more formation laps than race laps haha

[@jonathanj2205]

Honourable mention: Maze-s🅱️in 🤡

[@crl_rocco2396]

just shut up

[@QasimAli-to5lk]

The mazepin hate has gone too far

[@ImReqularr]

Original

[@andrewcharlton4053]

@@QasimAli-to5lk No it hasn't

[@imran2nv]

Mazespin hate hasn't gone far enough. Fact he got to race in F1 is a joke.

[@gianpaolotodde1361]

Hey guys, remember Riccardo Paletti? He died on his second GP start but was also very unlucky on his first...

[@barnstar2077]

I feel like this video was made just to get a large amount of comments (about Mazepin obviously.)

[@noyandogangun384]

Nikita Mazepin: 3 Corners. You need to add Mazepin too.

[@MrSniperfox29]

Only two less that The Michael.

[@MikeFoxtrot1]

What about Tiff Needell. He did 12 laps in 1980.

[@nort6300]

the thing about Karuns debut, I was watching and for those who are unaware he never actually took part in FP1-FP2 or even FP3 his first chance was in Qualifying when he crashed out he said "there was a bump in the track that i didnt even know was there" :(

[@chinmaysardesai623]

This video is sponsored by Mazespin PR Team.

[@Samylton]

Giancarlo Baghetti won his debut race Must have felt on top of the world

[@joshpike]

omg, that clip of the trip at the movie theater! That's one of the funniest things I've ever seen ;)

[@SamSeama]

So Mazespin did quite good, lasting 3 corners

[@d11ita]

Amazing animations, as always.

[@lyncher6969]

Mazapin: Litterary lasts 3 corners and spins everywhere

[@arsontv1293]

"there's seven hundred and seventy drives who completed a race" mazepin will never get on that list

[@NigelRCharman]

Why not? He completed several races last year, best position was 14th.

[@Liju_582]

Mazapin watching this video be like "phew"

[@caphowdy666]

Schumachers Debut imaginable. You even point out how much his performance that weekend put him on the map, resulting in being signed by Benetton. Yes his debut RACE did not go well, but the rest of the weekend and especially qualifying was what made his debut strong enough to get him to one of the top teams.

[@ilivetoflyxD]

Mazespin doing more formation laps than race laps is a gem

[@beatrizsilveira6978]

We all know what inspired this video

[@Sum_Guy]

This channel will forever ignore that driver's existence

[@justus8255]

I feel bad for all of them i dont know why tho 😔

[@blackwolf4023]

Michael Thackwell... Canada GP, 1980... Had to pass his car to Derek Daly after the crash at the start between Jones and Piquet...

[@Wizzkidwas]

Not even a "Haha mazespin" joke, literally Mazepin should be here The entire weekend he kinda looked a fool by spinning often enough, broke the quali golden rule and spun, again, to cause yellow flags during final runs. He got out qualified by a fellow rookie teammate who has a clear pattern of being not very good in his first season in a new category, and then in the race spun out on his own at the third turn and crashed out, entirely on his own

[@adpadillar]

Schumacher Debut: 5 corners Schumacher Championships: 7 Mazepin Debut: 2 corners Mazepin Championships: ??!?!??????

[@shayzadg]

Wow seems wtf1 grew up in not mentioning mazpin...crazy

[@shawshank.66]

why is everyone in the comments talking about mazepin but not nikita

[@aaronanish7400]

i feel so sorry for mick, if he had a good car he would have a better season, better because he is more like a second year guy

[@Rocky712_]

There is not really a reason to feel sorry for him. Every driver (except maybe Hamilton) started in a backmarker or bad midfield team and has to prove himself in that seat. I mean, Mick already has a multi-year contract. Haas won't kick him out after this season if he does not fail completely.

[@Truenofan86]

@@Rocky712_ Kubica ? Sauber of 2006 was a pretty good car (except in hands of Villneuve )

[@mfelix3511]

@@Rocky712_ Rumour has it Kimi will retire at the end of this season, and Ferrari plans to move Mick to Alfa Romeo away from the sinking ship of Haas. I hope it's true.

[@Rocky712_]

@@Truenofan86 The BMW Sauber was a midfield car. Compareable to something like late Force India and Racing Point.

[@Rocky712_]

@@mfelix3511 Usually one seat of Sauber/Alfa is reserved for a Ferrari driver. Kimi was the choice of Sauber for their other seat. Giovinazzi is the current Ferrari driver at Alfa and he does a good job, matching Kimi's pace throughout the season. I don't see a reason why they should get rid of Giovinazzi just for Mick. It's not like Mick does not have a seat and there is nothing at Alfa what he couldn't learn at Haas. I even think it's better if he stays at Haas. He can show how he can support a development process, which is a main skill for a long term commitment at a top team. Idk where you heard that rumor.

[@Idfk13yes]

Ernst loof's entire F1 career was, according to Josh Revell, shorter than a full Jeremy Clarkson

[@zanemurcha9742]

Ernst Loof was orginally listed as a DNS, not a DNF. But because he rolled away from the grid, it was considered he started and then retired.

[@GordonMoat]

You missed Michael Andretti at McLaren. Must be one of the worst rookie F1 years ever.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Mahiru Tsuyuzaki: AM I A JOKE FOR YOU?!!!

[@markusjuenemann]

Gary Anderson will tell a somewhat different story of Schumi´s debut...

[@DonLee1980]

Andre Lotterer is a living legend. It's a travesty how he wasn't given more chances in F1

[@Real28]

I forgot Lotterer raced. The dude is a legend at LeMans. And he's fast as hell too. It's not like he's not good at driving a high downforce car. LMP1s are basically F1 cars with wheel covers and canopies.

[@trikzzzzz9998]

Me in ES1 (Electric Scooter 1) with a Go failure at lights out the go button never worked

[@christoforospaphitis4090]

The worst must be Mazepin, he spun out on his own and crashed after 2-3 turns. Most of the others had either mechanical issues or got caught out by first lap crashes.

[@andersholmelundjrgensen7586]

Mr. Mazespin's debut was also pretty short, but I think they didn't include him because Matt would explode with rage because of his passionate hate for Mazepin...

[@joerith00]

*Tries to make a point that dreams don't come true *Shows the goat Micheal Schumacher 🤔

[@BigCat553]

People say michael is a goat he is actually a human

[@Sirikiller]

These are the worst debuts, Nikita's was the best case scenario for him

[@Rob2]

How about collecting a penalty before even having left the pitlane for the first time during free practice?

[@NascarAviationDude]

Mazepin’s F1 Debut Lasted 4 Corners

[@mata.miguel]

Andre Lotterer, Marco Apicella and Ernst Loof took Nico Rosberg's meme way too seriously.

[@HorsecreekDK]

0:15 Fun fact. Or atleast a fact. The man driving in the dream is the danish actor Dirch Passer.

[@cfoster81]

1993 F1 rookie Michael Andretti stalls his McLaren on the start of the South African GP then knocks off the left front wheel after a collision

[@f1mate2]

Lotterer was actually offered a seat for the Italian GP after (maybe the rest of the season) but he rejected it because one race was enough for him to experience F1

[@jamesmiddleton8335]

I respect the clip taken from the walk music video by the foo fighters

[@murrayg737]

The driver that shall not be named was missed out as his debut lasted for less time than grosjean spent in a fire

[@vincentevers3841]

I would've included mine, just to realize i still have to make my debut, which will probably never happen anyway

[@wiisportsmatt9775]

"I met the criteria to be selected, but I wasn't"-MazeSPIN

[@Maky-vo7qs]

Matty: 7 drivers worst f1 debut. Me: Thinking of MazeSpin.

[@dan_byham265]

3:20 "massive 90's pile up" Proceeds to show footage from a 1980's film

[@Noodle22767]

There's a good thread on Reddit about this that explains how Mazepin's is the shortest debut where it's the driver's own fault 😂

[@TigerDavidson]

Feel like this video was made purely in response to Mazepin and therefore to generate a video with a lot of comments saying “Mazepin”

[@samuelreiman]

Lotterer’s could’ve been even worse. His car coasted back to the pits and almost stopped Hamilton from making it down pit road after HAM was forced to pit after the infamous Lap 2 incident with Rosberg. There’s video of it from the stands somewhere.

[@alexloveshistory26]

Vettel being the fastest to ever get a penalty

[@anhuman7022]

Fax

[@rhodrage]

770 drivers in F1 and only 110 of them have won a race. I wish I knew odds cause that feels low.

[@ripbozo2991]

you left out my debut. it lasted 0 meters.

[@bagofnails6692]

Perry Mccarthey. I think that he didn't even manage to get out of the pit lane for qualifying in his debut race. I don't think that he ever actually started a race however.

[@KrioCreative]

Mazepin needed this. He's your newest fan.

[@arposkraft3616]

@2:25 something tells me that bloke eventually got over it ;)

[@icecoldminecrafter]

Alternative Title: Trying to make Mazepin look good.

[@Saturn185]

and failing

[@jesperzeng]

I was expecting Mazespin but I was denied. WTF1!!!!

[@ryandavies7978]

I'm pretty sure it's 700 and something drivers in total because the Indy 500 used to be included in the championship, I don't think those should count as f1 drivers

[@Slimmeyy]

Chandok's debut was objectively better than Mazepin's. A case can be made for Lotterer's being worse because that was his only race.

[@mananjoshi1289]

Everyone had a bad career until the man the myth the legend "lord mahaveer" joins them.... 😂😂😂

[@butternuggetplayz438]

When using the tape measure in the Ernst Loof segment, the ruler showed 20 centimetres, not 20 meters.

[@ForeverF1]

I immediately thought of Mazes🅱️in when I read the title

[@Ix3Wales]

Well at least the egg has given inspiration for a wtf1 video, so he has achieved SOMETHING

[@casp3roo317]

What about Mazespin. His first race lasted 3 corners and DNF wasn’t triggered by anything but himself

[@loneranger02nd]

I bet everyone was expecting some Mazepin skit in there😂

[@cristobalmedinameza]

Nikita Mazepin joined the chat

[@finalpharoah1]

"Did I leave anyone out?" I thought the entire purpose of this list was to mention Mazepin

[@hadrionics2755]

What about that guy who DNQd, started anyway, crashed and then got disqualified when they found out what happened

[@kevinwalawegamage3532]

Lmfao as soon as I clicked the video I came to comment sections to see the hat in mazeSpin 😂😂😂