Luca Badoer

Luca Badoer is a unique figure in Formula 1 history, primarily known for his extensive tenure as a test driver for Ferrari during their dominant early 2000s era. Despite competing in 54 Grands Prix for Scuderia Italia, Minardi, and Forti, he holds the unenviable record for the most race starts without scoring a point. His long-awaited return to race duties with Ferrari in 2009, substituting for the injured Felipe Massa, was a poignant moment, though ultimately challenging. Badoer's dedication and integral role behind the scenes for one of F1's most successful teams cemented his place as a respected, if statistically unheralded, part of the paddock.