Audi factory driver Dindo Capello

Rinaldo Capello insists on being called “Dindo”. “It’s what all my friends call me”, says the Audi driver. And in fact Dindo only has friends. There’s probably not a racing driver who is more sincere and endearing than the Italian.

Nobody can hold a grudge against Dindo Capello – even when he makes a rare mistake, such as when he mistook the ambulance for the Safety Car during a race in America. Dindo can laugh about it today. But not then.

His team mates say they have rarely met a racing driver with such raw speed. Be it Allan McNish, Tom Kristensen or Emanuele Pirro – Dindo Capello is a reference for every single one of them.

He is no longer the youngest and only made his international breakthrough with Audi. He dyed his hair black for many years to appear younger, before stopping at the beginning of 2003. At that time many people wondered what had turned Dindo grey almost overnight…

His wife Elisabetta rarely comes with him to the races – she doesn’t like the crowds. Dindo also feels most comfortable at home, especially when he can play with his son Giacomo.

Dindo has planned for his future after racing: He is a partner in two Audi dealerships in his native country.