Ivan Capelli
Ivan Capelli is an Italian Formula 1 driver with 93 race starts from 1985 to 1993, 0 wins, 0 pole positions, 3 podiums and 31 championship points.
Capelli's first start was the 1985 European Grand Prix for Tyrrell, from 24th on the grid, ending in a retirement. The best season was 1988: 7th in the championship with 17 points and 2 podiums, for March. The longest team-mate pairing was with Maurício Gugelmin, 55 races: Capelli finished ahead 13 times to 20 when both were classified, and out-qualified Gugelmin 33 times to 22. 64 of the 93 starts ended in a retirement (69%), and Capelli led 53 laps in total.
- Nationality
- Italian
- Born
- 24 May 1963
- Active
- 1985 to 1993, 9 seasons
- Teams
- Tyrrell, AGS, March, Leyton House, Ferrari, Jordan
| Starts | Wins | Poles | Podiums | Fastest laps | Laps led | Points | DNFs | Best finish | Best championship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 53 | 31 | 64 | 2nd | 7th |
Compare with team-mates: Maurício Gugelmin, Jean Alesi. Or anyone else.
Season by season
Explained: how points and the championships work · how the points system changed since 1950 · the closest and most one-sided team-mate pairings.
| Season | Team | Races | Wins | Poles | Podiums | Points | Championship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Jordan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| 1992 | Ferrari | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13th |
| 1991 | Leyton House | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20th |
| 1990 | Leyton House | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 10th |
| 1989 | March | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30th |
| 1988 | March | 15 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 7th |
| 1987 | March | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19th |
| 1986 | AGS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31st |
| 1985 | Tyrrell | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18th |
By team
| Team | Years | Starts | Wins | Poles | Podiums | Laps led | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrrell | 1985 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| AGS | 1986 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| March | 1987–1989 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 18 |
| Leyton House | 1990–1991 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 45 | 7 |
| Ferrari | 1992 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jordan | 1993 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Every race
| Race | Team | Grid | Finish | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 Brazilian Grand Prix | Jordan | 26 | F | Did not qualify | 0 |
| 1993 South African Grand Prix | Jordan | 18 | R | Spun off | 0 |
| 1992 Portuguese Grand Prix | Ferrari | 16 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1992 Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 7 | R | Electrical | 0 |
| 1992 Belgian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 12 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1992 Hungarian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 10 | 6 | +1 Lap | 1 |
| 1992 German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 12 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1992 British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 14 | 9 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1992 French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 8 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1992 Canadian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 9 | R | Spun off | 0 |
| 1992 Monaco Grand Prix | Ferrari | 8 | R | Spun off | 0 |
| 1992 San Marino Grand Prix | Ferrari | 8 | R | Spun off | 0 |
| 1992 Spanish Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | 10 | Spun off | 0 |
| 1992 Brazilian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 11 | 5 | +1 Lap | 2 |
| 1992 Mexican Grand Prix | Ferrari | 20 | R | Collision | 0 |
| 1992 South African Grand Prix | Ferrari | 9 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1991 Spanish Grand Prix | Leyton House | 8 | R | Collision | 0 |
| 1991 Portuguese Grand Prix | Leyton House | 9 | 17 | Spun off | 0 |
| 1991 Italian Grand Prix | Leyton House | 12 | 8 | Finished | 0 |
| 1991 Belgian Grand Prix | Leyton House | 12 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1991 Hungarian Grand Prix | Leyton House | 9 | 6 | +1 Lap | 1 |
| 1991 German Grand Prix | Leyton House | 12 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1991 British Grand Prix | Leyton House | 16 | R | Spun off | 0 |
| 1991 French Grand Prix | Leyton House | 15 | R | Spun off | 0 |
| 1991 Mexican Grand Prix | Leyton House | 22 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1991 Canadian Grand Prix | Leyton House | 13 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1991 Monaco Grand Prix | Leyton House | 18 | R | Brakes | 0 |
| 1991 San Marino Grand Prix | Leyton House | 22 | R | Spun off | 0 |
| 1991 Brazilian Grand Prix | Leyton House | 15 | R | Transmission | 0 |
| 1991 United States Grand Prix | Leyton House | 18 | R | Gearbox | 0 |
| 1990 Australian Grand Prix | Leyton House | 14 | R | Throttle | 0 |
| 1990 Japanese Grand Prix | Leyton House | 13 | R | Ignition | 0 |
| 1990 Spanish Grand Prix | Leyton House | 19 | R | Physical | 0 |
| 1990 Portuguese Grand Prix | Leyton House | 12 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1990 Italian Grand Prix | Leyton House | 16 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1990 Belgian Grand Prix | Leyton House | 12 | 7 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1990 Hungarian Grand Prix | Leyton House | 16 | R | Gearbox | 0 |
| 1990 German Grand Prix | Leyton House | 10 | 7 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1990 British Grand Prix | Leyton House | 10 | R | Fuel leak | 0 |
| 1990 French Grand Prix | Leyton House | 7 | 2 | Finished | 6 |
| 1990 Mexican Grand Prix | Leyton House | PL | F | Did not qualify | 0 |
| 1990 Canadian Grand Prix | Leyton House | 24 | 10 | +3 Laps | 0 |
| 1990 Monaco Grand Prix | Leyton House | 23 | R | Brakes | 0 |
| 1990 San Marino Grand Prix | Leyton House | 18 | R | Collision | 0 |
| 1990 Brazilian Grand Prix | Leyton House | PL | F | Did not qualify | 0 |
| 1990 United States Grand Prix | Leyton House | 26 | R | Electrical | 0 |
| 1989 Australian Grand Prix | March | 16 | R | Radiator | 0 |
| 1989 Japanese Grand Prix | March | 17 | R | Suspension | 0 |
| 1989 Spanish Grand Prix | March | 19 | R | Transmission | 0 |
| 1989 Portuguese Grand Prix | March | 24 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1989 Italian Grand Prix | March | 18 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1989 Belgian Grand Prix | March | 19 | 12 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1989 Hungarian Grand Prix | March | 14 | R | Wheel | 0 |
| 1989 German Grand Prix | March | 22 | R | Electrical | 0 |
| 1989 British Grand Prix | March | 8 | R | Transmission | 0 |
| 1989 French Grand Prix | March | 12 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1989 Canadian Grand Prix | March | 21 | R | Spun off | 0 |
| 1989 United States Grand Prix | March | 11 | R | Transmission | 0 |
| 1989 Mexican Grand Prix | March | 4 | R | Transmission | 0 |
| 1989 Monaco Grand Prix | March | 22 | 11 | +4 Laps | 0 |
| 1989 San Marino Grand Prix | March | 13 | R | Spun off | 0 |
| 1989 Brazilian Grand Prix | March | 7 | R | Suspension | 0 |
| 1988 Australian Grand Prix | March | 9 | 6 | +1 Lap | 1 |
| 1988 Japanese Grand Prix | March | 4 | R | Electrical | 0 |
| 1988 Spanish Grand Prix | March | 6 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1988 Portuguese Grand Prix | March | 3 | 2 | Finished | 6 |
| 1988 Italian Grand Prix | March | 11 | 5 | Finished | 2 |
| 1988 Belgian Grand Prix | March | 14 | 3 | Finished | 4 |
| 1988 Hungarian Grand Prix | March | 4 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1988 German Grand Prix | March | 7 | 5 | Finished | 2 |
| 1988 British Grand Prix | March | 6 | R | Alternator | 0 |
| 1988 French Grand Prix | March | 10 | 9 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1988 Detroit Grand Prix | March | PL | W | Injured | 0 |
| 1988 Canadian Grand Prix | March | 14 | 5 | +1 Lap | 2 |
| 1988 Mexican Grand Prix | March | 10 | 16 | +6 Laps | 0 |
| 1988 Monaco Grand Prix | March | 22 | 10 | +6 Laps | 0 |
| 1988 San Marino Grand Prix | March | 9 | R | Gearbox | 0 |
| 1988 Brazilian Grand Prix | March | 9 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1987 Australian Grand Prix | March | 23 | R | Spun off | 0 |
| 1987 Japanese Grand Prix | March | 20 | R | Accident | 0 |
| 1987 Mexican Grand Prix | March | 20 | R | Water leak | 0 |
| 1987 Spanish Grand Prix | March | 19 | 12 | +2 Laps | 0 |
| 1987 Portuguese Grand Prix | March | 22 | 9 | +3 Laps | 0 |
| 1987 Italian Grand Prix | March | 25 | 13 | +3 Laps | 0 |
| 1987 Austrian Grand Prix | March | 23 | 11 | +3 Laps | 0 |
| 1987 Hungarian Grand Prix | March | 18 | 10 | +2 Laps | 0 |
| 1987 German Grand Prix | March | 24 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1987 British Grand Prix | March | 24 | R | Accident | 0 |
| 1987 French Grand Prix | March | 22 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1987 Detroit Grand Prix | March | 22 | R | Electrical | 0 |
| 1987 Monaco Grand Prix | March | 19 | 6 | +2 Laps | 1 |
| 1987 Belgian Grand Prix | March | 21 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1987 San Marino Grand Prix | March | 22 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1987 Brazilian Grand Prix | March | 23 | W | Withdrew | 0 |
| 1986 Portuguese Grand Prix | AGS | 25 | R | Transmission | 0 |
| 1986 Italian Grand Prix | AGS | 25 | R | Puncture | 0 |
| 1985 Australian Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 22 | 4 | +1 Lap | 3 |
| 1985 European Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 24 | R | Accident | 0 |