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Emerson Fittipaldi (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈɛmeʁsõ fitʃiˈpawdʒi]; born 12 December 1946) is a Brazilian former automobile racing driver who won both the Formula One World Championship and the Indianapolis 500 twice each and the CART championship once.
Oct 23, 2018 · Fittipaldi talks about surviving F1's darkest era, loving short ovals, and his trademark sideburns.
- Senior European Correspondent
The youngest World Champion at the time, Emerson Fittipaldi achieved that distinction through circumstances that threw him in at the deep end while he was still relatively wet behind the ears. But 'Emmo' rose superbly to the challenge, winning his first driving title at 25 and his second two years later.
Sep 17, 2020 · Learn about the career of Emerson Fittipaldi, the first Brazilian to win the F1 championship and the Indy 500 twice. Find out how he started racing, why he left Lotus, and how he survived a career-threatening crash.
- Tony Dodgins
Apr 17, 2012 · Learn about the career of Emerson Fittipaldi, who won two world titles in 1972 and 1974 with Lotus and McLaren, and became the first Brazilian to make a mark in Formula 1. Find out how he paved the way for future generations of Brazilian drivers, and why he quit F1 to form his own team.
Aug 23, 2022 · The Brazilian legend recalls his first F1 title in the Lotus 72, a car he still loves after 50 years. He also talks about the challenges of slick tyres, the Lotus 56 gas turbine and his rivalry with Stewart.
Emerson Fittipaldi is one of the 40 greatest Formula 1 drivers of all time according to a vote by 217 world champions. He won two titles in 1972 and 1974, and had 14 wins, 35 podiums and six poles in his career.
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