Formula 1 is a sport defined by speed, skill, and statistics. Some records are celebrated—most wins, fastest laps, and world championships—while others are less glamorous but just as enduring. Luca Badoer holds one such record: the most F1 race starts without scoring a single point.
Personal Information
| Name | Luca Badoer |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Height | 1.71m / 5ft 7in |
| Place of Birth | Montebelluna, Italy |
| Date of Birth | Jan 25, 1971 (54 years old) |
| Season Entries | 5 |
| Car Number | 3 |
| First Race | 1993 South African GP |
| Last Race | 2009 Belgian GP |
| Best Qualifying | 12th – 1995 Hungarian GP |
| Best Race Result | 7th – 1993 San Marino GP |
Luca Badoer, born on January 25, 1971, had a career that spanned over a decade, competing for teams like Scuderia Italia, Minardi, Forti, and Ferrari. While his on-track results may not have made headlines, his commitment to the sport was undeniable. From 1998 to 2010, he served as Ferrari’s trusted test driver, playing a crucial role in developing championship-winning cars.
Badoer’s F1 career began in the mid-1990s, following his International Formula 3000 title win, where he outperformed future F1 names like Rubens Barrichello. However, his time in F1 was largely spent in underperforming machinery, leaving him without a single point to his name despite 50 race starts.
Most remember him for his unexpected call-up to Ferrari in 2009, stepping in for the injured Felipe Massa. Unfortunately, the two-race stint did little to change his fortunes, and he was swiftly replaced. While his name may not be etched in F1’s hall of fame, Luca Badoer remains an unforgettable figure in the sport—proof that sometimes, perseverance itself becomes a legacy.
Formula 1 Career Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Grand Prix Entries | 58 |
| Grand Prix Starts | 50 |
| Total Points | 0.00 |
| Avg. Points per GP | 0.00 |
| Grand Prix Wins | 0 |
| Pole Positions | 0 |
| Avg. GP Grid Position | 19.6 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Fastest Laps | 0 |
| Points Finishes | 0 |
| Avg. GP Finish Position | 11.6 |
| Retirements | 30 (51.7%) |
| DNFs | 25 (43.1%) |
| Total GP Laps | 2,364 |
