Emerson Fittipaldi
Emerson Fittipaldi is a Brazilian Formula 1 driver who competed between 1970 and 1980, making 146 Grand Prix starts and winning 14 of them. A 2-time World Champion (1972, 1974), Emerson recorded 35 podium finishes and 6 pole positions across a career total of 281 championship points.
Emerson debuted in Formula 1 in 1970 with Team Lotus. Over a 11-season career, Emerson drove for 5 different teams including Fittipaldi, McLaren, Team Lotus. Emerson's strongest season for victories was 1972, with 5 race wins for Team Lotus.
Statistically, Emerson won 9.6% of all Grands Prix started. 35 podiums from 146 starts works out to a top-three finish in 24.0% of races. Over the years Emerson was partnered with teammates including Dave Charlton, Reine Wisell, Ingo Hoffmann.
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Teammates
Dave Charlton
1971–1975 (5 seasons)
Reine Wisell
1970–1972 (3 seasons)
Ingo Hoffmann
1976–1977 (2 seasons)
Pete Lovely
1970–1971 (2 seasons)
Jochen Mass
1974–1975 (2 seasons)
Mike Hailwood
1974–1974 (1 season)
Graham Hill
1970–1970 (1 season)
David Hobbs
1974–1974 (1 season)
Denny Hulme
1974–1974 (1 season)
Keke Rosberg
1980–1980 (1 season)
How did Emerson perform each season?
| Season | Team | Races | Wins | Points | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Fittipaldi | 14 | 0 | 5 | P15 |
| 1979 | Fittipaldi | 15 | 0 | 1 | P21 |
| 1978 | Fittipaldi | 16 | 0 | 17 | P10 |
| 1977 | Fittipaldi | 14 | 0 | 11 | P12 |
| 1976 | Fittipaldi | 15 | 0 | 3 | P17 |
| 1975 | McLaren | 14 | 2 | 45 | P2 |
| 1974 | McLaren | 15 | 3 | 55 | P1 |
| 1973 | Team Lotus | 15 | 3 | 55 | P2 |
| 1972 | Team Lotus | 12 | 5 | 61 | P1 |
| 1971 | Lotus-Ford | 9 | 0 | 16 | P6 |
| 1971 | Lotus-Pratt & Whitney | 1 | 0 | 0 | P6 |
| 1970 | Team Lotus | 6 | 1 | 12 | P10 |
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