Emerson Fittipaldi at Magny-Cours for Classic Days
The two-time Formula 1 world champion is the guest of honor at the next edition of Classic Days. The event will be held in Magny-Cours on April 26 and 27.
To celebrate 75 years of Formula 1, we needed an immense figure in single-seater racing, announced the organizers of the Classic Days at Magny-Cours. And they managed to bring one: Emerson Fittipaldi.
The Brazilian won two world championship titles in 1972 and 1974. One with Lotus, the other with McLaren. « The Classic Days welcome one of the biggest figures in the history of Formula 1! »
His story, he also wrote with his last name. The Fittipaldi surname has always more or less resonated in Formula 1. In 1974, his brother founded Copersucar. A team that Emerson joined in 1976, during the most beautiful season in the history of the discipline.
After a brilliant career in the United States and two victories in the Indianapolis 500, the Brazilian won the IndyCar championship.
Once his racing career ended, he took on a managerial role in various teams. This part of his life is now behind him, but he remains very close to the Formula 1 paddocks. His grandson, Enzo, finished in fifteenth place in the Formula 2 championship in 2024.
Discover or rediscover the exceptional career of this great driver, whom you will have the pleasure of meeting on April 26 and 27, the organizers of the Classic Days are delighted to announce.
