Monoposto

Nº 13

Emerson Fittipaldi

1972, 1974 World Champion

Overview

Emerson Fittipaldi, born in São Paulo on 12 December 1946, won the World Drivers' Championship with Lotus in 1972, then the youngest champion at 25, and with McLaren in 1974.1 He later won the CART title and the Indianapolis 500 twice.1

1972

Five wins, 16 points clear of Jackie Stewart

Youngest champion

He won five of the 11 races in the Lotus 72D.1

Every Grand Prix finish, 1972

Numeral size follows the result. Round 1 at left.

1974

Three wins, 3 points clear of Clay Regazzoni

With McLaren

He moved to McLaren and beat Clay Regazzoni in a close fight, in the M23.1

Every Grand Prix finish, 1974

Numeral size follows the result. Round 1 at left.

Image plates

5 photographs, in season order

Helmet

Sid Mosca painted his helmet, which stood out for using the whole helmet when most designs stayed on top.6 It had red or orange sweeps on a dark blue or black base, with a small Brazilian flag and sponsor stickers, among them Café do Brasil.67

1972

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1974

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Two title cars

He won in the Lotus 72D and the McLaren M23.1

The McLaren M23 at the 1974 Race of Champions.

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1972
Lotus 72D
1974
McLaren M23

Road to the title

  1. 1970Formula One debut in Britain, and first win in the United States.1
  2. 1972World Drivers' Champion with Lotus.1
  3. 1974World Drivers' Champion with McLaren.1
  4. 1976–80Raced for his brother's Fittipaldi team.1
  5. 1989CART champion and Indianapolis 500 winner, and won Indianapolis again in 1993.1

Records

  • Youngest champion at the time, aged 25 in 19721

Sources