Luca Badoer
born 25 Jan 1971 · raced 1993–2009
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 51 Grands Prix for Scuderia Italia, Minardi, and Forti, he never scored a championship 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.
All-time records
Where Luca Badoer ranks in the all-time Formula 1 record books.
- =9th in Longest F1 Careers (16y 169d)
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg ptsAvg Points (as awarded) |
|---|---|---|
| Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari | 0 | 0 |
| Autódromo José Carlos Pace | 0 | 0 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 0 | 0 |
| Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 0 | 0 |
| Hungaroring | 0 | 0 |
| Hockenheimring | 0 | 0 |
| Silverstone Circuit | 0 | 0 |
| Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours | 0 | 0 |
| Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | 0 | 0 |
| Circuit de Monaco | 0 | 0 |
Points are Grand Prix points as awarded at the time (sprints excluded); average points are per race started.
Most-shared teammates. Each link opens their head-to-head.
- Marc Gené15 shared races · Compare with Marc Gené (1999)
- Pierluigi Martini9 shared races · Compare with Pierluigi Martini (1995)
- Pedro Lamy7 shared races · Compare with Pedro Lamy (1995)
- Michele Alboreto7 shared races · Compare with Michele Alboreto (1993)
- Andrea Montermini5 shared races · Compare with Andrea Montermini (1996)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Minardi | Badoer vs GenéLuca Badoer vs Marc Gené | 7–8 |
| 1996 | Forti | Badoer vs MonterminiLuca Badoer vs Andrea Montermini | 4–1 |
| 1995 | Minardi | Badoer vs MartiniLuca Badoer vs Pierluigi Martini | 4–5 |
| 1995 | Minardi | Badoer vs LamyLuca Badoer vs Pedro Lamy | 4–3 |
| 1993 | Lola | Alboreto vs BadoerMichele Alboreto vs Luca Badoer | 4–3 |
20092 racesFerrari▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | P14 | 0 | |
| 20 | P17 | 0 |
Earlier seasons1993–1999 (4 seasons)▾
199915 racesMinardi▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Engine | 0 | |
| 21 | Spun off | 0 | |
| 19 | Gearbox | 0 | |
| 19 | Collision | 0 | |
| 20 | Suspension | 0 | |
| 19 | P14 | 0 | |
| 19 | P10 | 0 | |
| 19 | P13 | 0 | |
| 21 | Gearbox | 0 | |
| 20 | P10 | 0 | |
| 21 | P10 | 0 | |
| 22 | Spun off | 0 | |
| 20 | Gearbox | 0 | |
| 22 | P8 | 0 | |
| 21 | Gearbox | 0 |
19966 racesForti▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Fuel system | 0 | |
| 20 | Gearbox | 0 | |
| 21 | Collision | 0 | |
| 21 | P10 | 0 | |
| 21 | Collision | 0 | |
| 19 | P11 | 0 |
199517 racesMinardi▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Electrical | 0 | |
| 17 | P9 | 0 | |
| 16 | P15 | 0 | |
| 18 | P11 | 0 | |
| 18 | P14 | 0 | |
| 18 | Spun off | 0 | |
| 19 | Spun off | 0 | |
| 12 | P8 | 0 | |
| 16 | Oil leak | 0 | |
| 18 | P10 | 0 | |
| 17 | P13 | 0 | |
| 19 | P8 | 0 | |
| 16 | Suspension | 0 | |
| 21 | Gearbox | 0 | |
| 20 | P14 | 0 | |
| 13 | Collision | 0 | |
| 18 | Engine | 0 |
199314 racesLola▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | P14 | 0 | |
| 25 | P10 | 0 | |
| 24 | P13 | 0 | |
| 26 | Spun off | 0 | |
| 25 | Suspension | 0 | |
| 25 | Electrical | 0 | |
| 22 | Suspension | 0 | |
| 25 | P15 | 0 | |
| — | Did not qualify | 0 | |
| 22 | Overheating | 0 | |
| 24 | P75 places better than season average (P11.8) | 0 | |
| — | Did not qualify | 0 | |
| 21 | P12 | 0 | |
| 26 | Gearbox | 0 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Luca Badoer’s average finish in 1993 (P11.8, retirements excluded).