--- description: "The Osella FA1I is Osella’s Formula 1 car of 1987 and 1988: 13 GP starts, 0 wins, 0 podiums, 0 poles. Specs, drivers, power unit and race-by-race results." title: "Osella FA1I: 1987–1988 F1 Car – Specs, Results & Stats" image: https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/default-image.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![Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/mx.svg?v=2) MX Mexico City Grand Prix · FP100d 00h 00m 00s](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-calendar/mexico-city-grand-prix/) [Next session![Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/mx.svg?v=2) MX Mexico City Grand Prix · FP100d 00h 00m 00s](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-calendar/mexico-city-grand-prix/) # Osella FA1I: 1987–1988 F1 Car Specs & Stats 1987–1988 Formula 1 car ## ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/it.svg?v=2) Osella FA1I [16th in 1988 standings](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1988-f1-championship-standings/) | [Osella](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/osella-f1-team-information-statistics/) car 12th Best Finish 16th Best Quali 0 Points 16 Races ## Car Profile | Team | ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/it.svg?v=2) [Osella](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/osella-f1-team-information-statistics/) | | --- | --- | | Seasons | [1987](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1987-f1-championship-standings/), [1988](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1988-f1-championship-standings/) | | Constructors' | P151987 **0** pts P161988 **0** pts | | Races | 16 (13 starts) | | Designer | [Giuseppe Petrotta](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/giuseppe-petrotta/) Chief designer | [Compare with another car](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/f1-cars-comparison-tool/?car_a=939) ## Drivers of the Osella FA1I 21 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/it.svg?v=2) [AlexCaffi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/alex-caffi-information-statistics/) P27 **0** pts 22 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/ch.svg?v=2) [FrancoForini](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/franco-forini-information-statistics/) **0** pts 22 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/it.svg?v=2) [GabrieleTarquini](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/gabriele-tarquini-information-statistics/) **0** pts 21 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/it.svg?v=2) [NicolaLarini](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/nicola-larini-information-statistics/) P27 **0** pts ## Full Car Statistics | Grands Prix | 16 | | --- | --- | | Race Starts | 13 | | Wins | 0 (0.0%) | | Best Grid | 16th | | Podiums | 0 (0.0%) | | Best Finish | 12th | | Points Finishes | 0 | | Points | 0 | | Retirements | 12 (92.3%) | | Drivers | 4 | ## Engine & Tyres | 1987 | [Alfa Romeo 890T](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/alfa-romeo-engine-f1-stats/)
1.5 V8 turbo | | --- | --- | | 1988 | [Osella 890T](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/osella-engine-f1-stats/)
1.5 V8 turbo | | Tyres | Goodyear | ## Key Car Landmarks FirstLast Race [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/br.svg?v=2)1987 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix1987 BRA F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1987-formula-1-grand-prix-of-brazil/) [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/br.svg?v=2)1988 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix1988 BRA F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1988-formula-1-grand-prix-of-brazil/) ## Finishing Positions 12th 1 DNF 12 DNQ 3 **DNF** Did Not Finish · **DNQ** Did Not Qualify ## Performance Breakdown No performance data available. ## 1987 Race by Race 15 Grands Prix [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/br.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1987-formula-1-grand-prix-of-brazil/ "1987 Brazilian F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/it.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1987-formula-1-grand-prix-of-san-marino/ "1987 San Marino F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/be.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1987-formula-1-grand-prix-of-belgium/ "1987 Belgian F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/mc.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1987-formula-1-grand-prix-of-monaco/ "1987 Monaco F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/us.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1987-formula-1-grand-prix-of-detroit/ "1987 Detroit F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1987-formula-1-grand-prix-of-great-britain/ "1987 British F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/de.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1987-formula-1-grand-prix-of-germany/ "1987 German F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/hu.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1987-formula-1-grand-prix-of-hungary/ "1987 Hungarian F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/at.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1987-formula-1-grand-prix-of-austria/ "1987 Austrian F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/it.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1987-formula-1-grand-prix-of-italy/ "1987 Italian F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/pt.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1987-formula-1-grand-prix-of-portugal/ "1987 Portuguese F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/es.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1987-formula-1-grand-prix-of-spain/ "1987 Spanish F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/mx.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1987-formula-1-grand-prix-of-mexico/ "1987 Mexican F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/jp.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1987-formula-1-grand-prix-of-japan/ "1987 Japanese F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/au.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1987-formula-1-grand-prix-of-australia/ "1987 Australian F1 GP") [Alex Caffi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/alex-caffi-information-statistics/) DNF12DNFDNFDNFDNFDNFDNFDNFDNFDNFDNQDNFDNFDNQ [Franco Forini](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/franco-forini-information-statistics/) ––––––––––––––– [Gabriele Tarquini](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/gabriele-tarquini-information-statistics/) ––––––––––––––– 1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified ## 1988 Race by Race 1 Grand Prix [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/br.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1988-formula-1-grand-prix-of-brazil/ "1988 Brazilian F1 GP") [Nicola Larini](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/nicola-larini-information-statistics/) DNQ 1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified Stats current as of: 1 Oct 2026 The Osella FA1I was Osella's F1 car for 1987. Last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 05:10 ## Osella FA1I: Frequently Asked Questions
Which team raced the Osella FA1I? Osella raced the Osella FA1I in the 1987 and 1988 Formula 1 seasons.
Who drove the Osella FA1I? Alex Caffi, Franco Forini, Gabriele Tarquini and Nicola Larini drove the Osella FA1I in 1987 and 1988.
How many races did the Osella FA1I win? The Osella FA1I did not win a Grand Prix in 1987 and 1988; its best result was 12th.
Which engine powered the Osella FA1I? The Osella FA1I used the Osella 890T, a 1.5 V8 turbo engine.
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