About Ivan Capelli
Ivan Franco Capelli (born 24 May 1963) is an Italian broadcaster and former racing driver, who competed in Formula One from 1985 to 1993. Born and raised in Milan, Capelli began competitive kart racing aged 15. He was widely successful across lower formulae, winning titles in Italian Formula 3, FIA European Formula 3 and International Formula 3000. After making his Formula One debut with Tyrrell at the 1985 European Grand Prix, he made sporadic appearances for Tyrell and AGS before signing for March full-time in 1987. He participated in 98 Grands Prix, achieving three podiums. After exiting Formula One, Capelli competed in touring car racing until 2017, becoming a race-winner in the Italian GT Championship and the Trofeo Maserati. From 1998 to 2017, he was a commentator and pundit for Rai 1. In 1985, Capelli graduated to the European Formula 3000 Championship with a Genoa Racing March-Cosworth and won one race. In 1983, Capelli became Italian Formula Three champion, after dominating the series with nine victories. Capelli scored March's first point with sixth at the Monaco Grand Prix and March's return to Formula One was generally seen as competent, professional and promising for the future. Even better was ahead for the Italian when he became the first non-turbo driver since 1983 to lead a World Championship Grand Prix.
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