Ivan Capelli
born 24 May 1963 · raced 1985–1993
Ivan Capelli, an Italian driver, competed in Formula 1 from 1985 to 1993, known for his smooth style and spirited drives. He achieved 3 podium finishes over 93 starts, most notably with the Leyton House team. His memorable performance at the 1990 French Grand Prix, where he led for much of the race in an unfancied car, showcased his talent and tenacity, nearly securing a shock victory. Though he never won a Grand Prix, Capelli was a respected competitor who consistently extracted strong performances from his machinery.
All-time records
Where Ivan Capelli ranks in the all-time Formula 1 record books.
- =12th in Most F1 Podiums Without a Win (3 podiums)
- 24th in Most F1 Starts Without a Win (93 starts)
- =25th in Most F1 Retirements (64 retirements)
Top Teams
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg ptsAvg Points (as awarded) |
|---|---|---|
| Circuit Paul Ricard | 0 | 1.5 |
| Autódromo do Estoril | 0 | 0.86 |
| Adelaide Street Circuit | 0 | 0.8 |
| Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 0 | 0.67 |
| Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | 0 | 0.4 |
| Hungaroring | 0 | 0.33 |
| Hockenheimring | 0 | 0.33 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 0 | 0.29 |
| Circuit de Monaco | 0 | 0.17 |
| Phoenix street circuit | 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.
- Maurício Gugelmin55 shared races · Compare with Maurício Gugelmin (1989)
- Jean Alesi14 shared races · Compare with Jean Alesi (1992)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Ferrari | Alesi vs CapelliJean Alesi vs Ivan Capelli | 8–5 |
| 1991 | Leyton House | Capelli vs GugelminIvan Capelli vs Maurício Gugelmin | 7–7 |
| 1990 | Leyton House | Capelli vs GugelminIvan Capelli vs Maurício Gugelmin | 5–6 |
| 1989 | March | Capelli vs GugelminIvan Capelli vs Maurício Gugelmin | 5–10 |
| 1988 | March | Capelli vs GugelminIvan Capelli vs Maurício Gugelmin | 9–6 |
15 circuitsShow all▾
- Circuit Paul Ricard
- Autódromo do Estoril
- Adelaide Street Circuit
- Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
- Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
- Hockenheimring
- Hungaroring
- Autodromo Nazionale di Monza
- Circuit de Monaco
- Silverstone Circuit
- Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari
- Suzuka Circuit
- Circuito de Jerez
- Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez
- Phoenix street circuit
19932 racesJordan▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Did not qualify | 0 | |
| 18 | Spun off | 0 |
Earlier seasons1985–1992 (8 seasons)▾
199214 racesFerrari▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Engine | 0 | |
| 7 | Electrical | 0 | |
| 12 | Engine | 0 | |
| 10 | P6 | 1 | |
| 12 | Engine | 0 | |
| 14 | P9 | 0 | |
| 8 | Engine | 0 | |
| 9 | Spun off | 0 | |
| 8 | Spun off | 0 | |
| 8 | Spun off | 0 | |
| 5 | P10 | 0 | |
| 11 | P5 | 2 | |
| 20 | Collision | 0 | |
| 9 | Engine | 0 |
199114 racesLeyton House▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Collision | 0 | |
| 9 | P17 | 0 | |
| 12 | P8 | 0 | |
| 12 | Engine | 0 | |
| 9 | P6 | 1 | |
| 12 | Engine | 0 | |
| 16 | Spun off | 0 | |
| 15 | Spun off | 0 | |
| 22 | Engine | 0 | |
| 13 | Engine | 0 | |
| 18 | Brakes | 0 | |
| 22 | Spun off | 0 | |
| 15 | Transmission | 0 | |
| 18 | Gearbox | 0 |
199016 racesLeyton House▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Throttle | 0 | |
| 13 | Ignition | 0 | |
| 19 | Physical | 0 | |
| 12 | Engine | 0 | |
| 16 | Engine | 0 | |
| 12 | P7 | 0 | |
| 16 | Gearbox | 0 | |
| 10 | P7 | 0 | |
| 10 | Fuel leak | 0 | |
| 7 | P2 | 6 | |
| — | Did not qualify | 0 | |
| 24 | P10 | 0 | |
| 23 | Brakes | 0 | |
| 18 | Collision | 0 | |
| — | Did not qualify | 0 | |
| 26 | Electrical | 0 |
198916 racesMarch▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Radiator | 0 | |
| 17 | Suspension | 0 | |
| 19 | Transmission | 0 | |
| 24 | Engine | 0 | |
| 18 | Engine | 0 | |
| 19 | P12 | 0 | |
| 14 | Wheel | 0 | |
| 22 | Electrical | 0 | |
| 8 | Transmission | 0 | |
| 12 | Engine | 0 | |
| 21 | Spun off | 0 | |
| 11 | Transmission | 0 | |
| 4 | Transmission | 0 | |
| 22 | P11 | 0 | |
| 13 | Spun off | 0 | |
| 7 | Suspension | 0 |
198816 racesMarch▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | P6 | 1 | |
| 4 | Electrical | 0 | |
| 6 | Engine | 0 | |
| 3 | P25 places better than season average (P6.8) | 6 | |
| 11 | P5 | 2 | |
| 14 | P3 | 4 | |
| 4 | Engine | 0 | |
| 7 | P5 | 2 | |
| 6 | Alternator | 0 | |
| 10 | P9 | 0 | |
| — | Injured | 0 | |
| 14 | P5 | 2 | |
| 10 | P169 places worse than season average (P6.8) | 0 | |
| 22 | P10 | 0 | |
| 9 | Gearbox | 0 | |
| 9 | Engine | 0 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Ivan Capelli’s average finish in 1988 (P6.8, retirements excluded).
198716 racesMarch▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Spun off | 0 | |
| 20 | Accident | 0 | |
| 20 | Water leak | 0 | |
| 19 | P12 | 0 | |
| 22 | P9 | 0 | |
| 25 | P13 | 0 | |
| 23 | P11 | 0 | |
| 18 | P10 | 0 | |
| 24 | Engine | 0 | |
| 24 | Accident | 0 | |
| 22 | Engine | 0 | |
| 22 | Electrical | 0 | |
| 19 | P64 places better than season average (P10.2) | 1 | |
| 21 | Engine | 0 | |
| 22 | Engine | 0 | |
| 23 | Withdrew | 0 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Ivan Capelli’s average finish in 1987 (P10.2, retirements excluded).
19862 racesAGS▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Transmission | 0 | |
| 25 | Puncture | 0 |
19852 racesTyrrell▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | P4 | 3 | |
| 24 | Accident | 0 |