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LEGENDS: Emerson Fittipaldi’s ‘courage’ + ‘risk’ to become World Champion

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Jun 10, 202547:55

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Emerson Fittipaldi made history with Lotus in 1972 by becoming the first Brazilian to win the Formula 1 World Championship. In 1974, he won the title again with McLaren.

Emerson’s achievements on track are legendary, but his actions off track are just as iconic.

In a special F1 Beyond The Grid Legends episode, Emerson tells Tom Clarkson why he refused to take part in the 1975 Spanish Grand Prix, the extensive medical precautions he had in place during race weekends, and how he and some of the sport’s other big names at the time helped improve safety in the sport.

Emerson also talks about leaving Brazil for the UK to pursue his racing career, forming his own Brazilian F1 team, and the incredible phone call he received from Enzo Ferrari after Niki Lauda’s serious accident in 1976.

Plus, which current F1 driver reminds Emerson of himself? What impresses him the most about Max Verstappen? And how does he view this year’s title battle between McLaren teammates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris?

This episode is sponsored by MasterClass: see MasterClass’s latest deal–at least 15% off–at masterclass.com/GRID

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When was this episode published?: June 10, 2025.
How long is this episode?: 47 min.
What podcast is this from?: F1 Beyond The Grid. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: F1 Beyond The Grid covers motorsports. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

LEGENDS: Emerson Fittipaldi’s ‘courage’ + ‘risk’ to become World Champion