1992-09-27 F92AT (28) Ivan Capelli POR - Estoril R
This is the F92AT raced by Ivan Capelli in the GP of Portugal a day like tody 27 September 1992. He retired on lap 33, disappointing expectation, he was sacked after this race before the end of the season.
Nigel Mansell won the race from pole position, in the process setting new records for most wins (nine) and most points (108) in one season, with McLaren drivers Gerhard Berger and Ayrton Senna second and third.
Ivan Franco Capelli participated in 98 Grands Prix, debuting on 6 October 1985. He achieved three podiums.
In 1985 he graduated to the European Formula 3000. The same year he debuted in Formula One, driving a Tyrrell at the European Grand Prix and finished fourth in Australia. Nevertheless, he was not picked up for a full-time Formula One drive in 1986.
In 1987 Capelli was in Formula One full-time with the March team, where he raced until 1991 obtaining some few points.
In 1992, Capelli became the first Italian with a regular drive with Ferrari since Michele Alboreto in 1988. The new F92A was not competitive and before the season began Capelli was showing his disappointment. The F92AT that came second half of the season also fail to be competitive. Capelli driver who enjoyed the convivial atmosphere of a family-type team, he struggled to integrate with the bureaucratic structure of early 1990s Ferrari. Losing motivation, the team in turn lost confidence in him and his teammate Jean Alesi gained the upper hand. Capelli was sacked before the season's end.
