Emerson Fittipaldi Rank
About Emerson Fittipaldi
In 1972, Brazilian racing driver Emerson Fittipaldi became the youngest person to win the Formula 1 world championship. Then as a member of Team Lotus, Fittipaldi repeated this achievement two years later. He’s the co-founder of the now-defunct Fittipaldi Automotive. Before leaving F1, he raced for the McLaren team.
In 1984, he made his American CART debut and won the series five years later. He also won two Indianapolis 500 competitions before ending his driving career at age 50.
Family
His father Wilson Fittipaldi Sr was a celebrated Brazilian radio commentator and journalist. His mother is called Józefa Wojciechowska and has a brother named Wilson Fittipaldi. He divorced Maria Helena before marrying Joana.
Honors
In 2001, he was elected into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America. He became a member of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame three years later.
Trivia
He was involved in a plane crash in 1997 which left him with serious injuries.
This famous driver was christened after Ralph Waldo Emerson, a popular philosopher and author.
He also competed in the Formula Two championship.
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Famous quotes by Emerson Fittipaldi
I based in Brazil, Sao Paulo, but I come very often to the states, and I travel all over the world.Emerson Fittipaldi
Indy car racing is much more aggressive.Emerson Fittipaldi
The racing driver's mind has to have the ability to have amazing anticipation, coordination, and reflex. Because of the speed the car goes.Emerson Fittipaldi
You are going in one second the length of a football field. That means you brain is receiving information from your body what the car is doing physically, bumping, balance, performance.Emerson Fittipaldi
You have to visualize a second or two ahead of your car what line you are taking, what you are going to do, before you get there because it comes too fast.Emerson Fittipaldi
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F.A.Q. about Emerson Fittipaldi
When is his birthday?
Emerson Fittipaldi's birthday is on December 12, 1946.
In how many days is his birthday?
Emmerson's birthday is in 162 days
How old is he?
He is 75 years old.
Where is Emmerson from?
He was born in São Paulo, Brazil.
Emerson Fittipaldi's Popularity
Emerson Fittipaldi is a famous Brazilian race car driver, who was born on December 12, 1946. As a person born on this date, Emerson Fittipaldi is listed in our database as the 61st most popular celebrity for the day (December 12) and the 171st most popular for the year (1946).
People born on December 12 fall under the Zodiac sign of Sagittarius, the Archer. Emerson Fittipaldi is the 1731st most popular Sagittarius.
Aside from information specific to Emerson Fittipaldi's birthday, Emerson Fittipaldi is the 143rd most famous Brazilian and ranks 15th in famous people born in São Paulo, Brazil.
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