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Emerson Fittipaldi

Brazilian former racing driver and motorsport executive born in 1946.

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Known for: Two-time Formula One World Champion and two-time Indianapolis 500 winner
Listed under: Formula 1 Champions

About Emerson Fittipaldi

Fittipaldi won two Formula One World Drivers' Championship titles, in 1972 and 1974 with Lotus and McLaren, respectively; he won 14 Grands Prix across 11 seasons. Moving up from Formula Two, Fittipaldi made his race debut for Team Lotus as a third driver at the 1970 British Grand Prix. He enjoyed considerable success with Lotus, winning the World Drivers' Championship in 1972 at the age of 25. At the time, he was the youngest ever F1 world champion, and he held the record for 33 years. He later moved to McLaren for 1974, winning the title once again, and helping McLaren win their first Constructors' Championship. He surprised the paddock by moving to his brother's Fittipaldi Automotive team prior to the 1976 season, being replaced by James Hunt. Fittipaldi took two more podium finishes, before retiring in 1980. Following his Formula One career, Fittipaldi moved to the American CART series, achieving numerous successes, including the 1989 CART title and two wins at the Indianapolis 500 in 1989 and 1993. At age 67, he entered the 2014 6 Hours of São Paulo.

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