--- description: Ivan Capelli is probably most familiar to F1 fans for driving that iconic ‘Miami blue’ Leyton House March car in the late 1980s. It was for that underdog team title: Ivan Capelli 2021 Beyond the Grid interview image: https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/4-990x650.jpg --- [Skip to main content](#content) ![Change language](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [![F1-Fansite.com](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/logo-mob.png)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/) ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-spa-header.jpg) [![Try F1 on Apple TV for 7 days](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/F1-Launch_Refresh2_Static_Affiliate_728x90_US-EN.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-apple-tv/) [![F1-Fansite.com](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/logo.png)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/) [Sign in](https://www.f1-fansite.com/login/) - [Home](https://www.f1-fansite.com/) - [F1 News](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/) - [F1 2026](https://www.f1-fansite.com/2026-formula-1-season/) - [F1 2027](https://www.f1-fansite.com/2027-formula-1-season/) - [All Time](https://www.f1-fansite.com/all-time-f1-archive/) - [F1 Stats](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-statistics/) - [Photos](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-wallpapers/) - [F1 Fans](https://www.f1-fansite.com/fans/) - [F1 Quiz](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-quizzes/) - [F1 Tickets](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-tickets/) - [F1 Merchandise](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-merchandise/) - Add to home screen [Sign in](https://www.f1-fansite.com/login/) [Next session![Circuit of The Americas](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/us.svg?v=2) US United States Grand Prix · FP100d 00h 00m 00s](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-calendar/usa-grand-prix-f1-race-information/) [Next session![Circuit of The Americas](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/us.svg?v=2) US United States Grand Prix · FP100d 00h 00m 00s](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-calendar/usa-grand-prix-f1-race-information/) # Ivan Capelli 2021 Beyond the Grid interview [  PREV ](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-sound/f1-nation-2021-french-gp-preview-with-alain-prost/) [| NEXT  ](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-sound/f1-nation-french-f1-grand-prix-review/) ![Ivan Capelli 2021 Beyond the Grid interview](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/4-990x650.jpg) [Leopold](https://www.f1-fansite.com/author/leopold-pleijsier/) 16 Jun 2021 1 min read
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[1](#comments) [Ivan Capelli](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/ivan-capelli-information-statistics/ "Ivan Capelli info & statistics") is probably most familiar to F1 fans for driving that iconic ‘Miami blue’ Leyton House [March](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/march-f1-information-statistics/) car in the late 1980s. It was for that underdog team that he scored three podiums, worked with a young and innovative designer by the name of Adrian Newey and caught the eye of [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/ "Ferrari F1 Team info & statistics"). As an Italian, a move to Maranello was a dream come true, but it soon turned into a nightmare that lasted less than a year. In a feature-length and highly engaging conversation, Ivan discusses all of the above and more – with wonderful anecdotes on Newey, Ken Tyrrell, [Jean Alesi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jean-alesi/ "Jean Alesi info & statistics") and more… Share this article [Share on X](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Ivan%20Capelli%202021%20Beyond%20the%20Grid%20interview&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.f1-fansite.com%2Ff1-sound%2Fivan-capelli-2021-beyond-the-grid-interview%2F&via=wpvkp) [Share on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.f1-fansite.com%2Ff1-sound%2Fivan-capelli-2021-beyond-the-grid-interview%2F) [Share on WhatsApp](https://api.whatsapp.com/send?text=Ivan%20Capelli%202021%20Beyond%20the%20Grid%20interview%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.f1-fansite.com%2Ff1-sound%2Fivan-capelli-2021-beyond-the-grid-interview%2F) [Share on Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.f1-fansite.com%2Ff1-sound%2Fivan-capelli-2021-beyond-the-grid-interview%2F&title=Ivan%20Capelli%202021%20Beyond%20the%20Grid%20interview) [Share on Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.f1-fansite.com%2Ff1-sound%2Fivan-capelli-2021-beyond-the-grid-interview%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.f1-fansite.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F06%2F4-1200x675.jpg&description=Ivan%20Capelli%202021%20Beyond%20the%20Grid%20interview) --- ![Leopold](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_17701-1-220x220.jpg) About the publisher ## [Leopold](https://www.f1-fansite.com/author/leopold-pleijsier/) Leopold Pleijsier founded F1-Fansite.com in 2001 and has followed Formula 1 since the early 1980s. He writes about daily F1 news, race weekends, drivers and the sport’s history. Related topics - [Beyond the Grid](https://www.f1-fansite.com/tag/beyond-the-grid/) - [F1 interview](https://www.f1-fansite.com/tag/f1-interview/) - [F1 podcast](https://www.f1-fansite.com/tag/f1-podcast/) - [Ivan Capelli News](https://www.f1-fansite.com/tag/ivan-capelli-news/) - [Tom Clarkson News](https://www.f1-fansite.com/tag/tom-clarkson-news/) ## One F1 fan comment on “Ivan Capelli 2021 Beyond the Grid interview” 1. What a truly fantastic chat with Ivan Capelli. I had a friend at Leyton House in the early 90s and was very lucky to be invited to attend a test day at Silverstone. Ivan was driving and between engine software updates from the US, (very slow internet speed in those days) he stood under the canvas canopy, eating bacon butties, and chatted. It was amazing. And then at lunchtime he took everyone to a local pub for lunch. It was just one of those great days and Ivan was so welcoming and a true gent, which also came across in the podcast. Please don’t dare to stop the podcast - I listen to lots and this is the best.000 💬 Join the conversation — [see the latest comments from F1 fans →](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-comments-on-f1-fansite-com/) Comments are closed. 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