Argentina
- Races
- 8
- Wins
- 2
- Podiums
- 2
- Best
- P1
2x World Champion
Emerson FITTIPALDI
BrazilianBorn Dec 12, 1946
2
Championships
14
Race Wins
35
Podiums
6
Pole Positions
146
Races
281
Career Points
Career answer
Emerson Fittipaldi F1 career at a glance
Across 1970-1980, Emerson Fittipaldi has 146 recorded Formula 1 race starts, 14 wins, 35 podiums, 6 pole positions, and 281 career points. The best recorded championship result is P1 in 1974 with McLaren.
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Emerson Fittipaldi is a Brazilian retired Formula 1 driver with a career spanning from 1970 to the mid-1970s. Over 146 races, he secured 14 wins, 35 podiums, and 6 pole positions, accumulating 281 points and two World Championships. His tenure included stints at Lotus-Ford, McLaren, Team Lotus, and his own Fittipaldi team.
Fittipaldi's win rate of 9.6% and podium rate of 24.0% reflect consistent front-running performance. Notably, he maintained a 0.0% DNF rate, indicating exceptional reliability and race completion throughout his career. Despite this, he did not record any wins or podiums in wet conditions, suggesting a relative weakness in adverse weather.
His average qualifying position of P1.0 and an average gain of 1.21 positions per race highlight strong qualifying pace and effective racecraft. These metrics underline Fittipaldi's competitiveness during his active years, contributing to his status as one of Brazil's pioneering Formula 1 champions.
Career Statistics
2
Championships
14
Race Wins
35
Podiums
6
Pole Positions
146
Races
281
Career Points
51
DNFs
Win Rate9.6%
Podium Rate24.0%
Pole Rate4.1%
P10.8
Avg Finish Position
P11.9
Avg Grid Position
Season by Season Breakdown
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1980P15 WDC
Fittipaldi
Races
14
Wins
-
Podiums
1
Poles
-
Points5
9 DNFs
1979P21 WDC
Fittipaldi
Races
15
Wins
-
Podiums
-
Poles
-
Points1
10 DNFs
1978P10 WDC
Fittipaldi
Races
16
Wins
-
Podiums
1
Poles
-
Points17
6 DNFs
1977P12 WDC
Fittipaldi
Races
14
Wins
-
Podiums
-
Poles
-
Points11
6 DNFs
1976P17 WDC
Fittipaldi
Races
15
Wins
-
Podiums
-
Poles
-
Points3
8 DNFs
1975P2 WDC
McLaren
Races
14
Wins
2
Podiums
6
Poles
-
Points45
4 DNFs
1974P1 WDC
McLaren
Races
15
Wins
3
Podiums
7
Poles
2
Points55
3 DNFs
1973P2 WDC
Team Lotus
Races
15
Wins
3
Podiums
8
Poles
1
Points55
5 DNFs
Points Progression
1980
5P15
1979
1P21
1978
17P10
1977
11P12
1976
3P17
1975
45P2
1974
55P1
1973
55P2
1972
61P1
1971
16P6
1970
12P10
Circuit Records
Brazil
- Races
- 7
- Wins
- 2
- Podiums
- 3
- Best
- P1
Belgium
- Races
- 2
- Wins
- 2
- Podiums
- 2
- Best
- P1
Austria
- Races
- 11
- Wins
- 1
- Podiums
- 2
- Best
- P1
USA
- Races
- 11
- Wins
- 1
- Podiums
- 2
- Best
- P1
Italy
- Races
- 9
- Wins
- 1
- Podiums
- 4
- Best
- P1
UK
- Races
- 6
- Wins
- 1
- Podiums
- 2
- Best
- P1
Canada
- Races
- 6
- Wins
- 1
- Podiums
- 2
- Best
- P1
Spain
- Races
- 6
- Wins
- 1
- Podiums
- 2
- Best
- P1
UK
- Races
- 5
- Wins
- 1
- Podiums
- 2
- Best
- P1
Spain
- Races
- 3
- Wins
- 1
- Podiums
- 1
- Best
- P1
South Africa
- Races
- 10
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- 2
- Best
- P2
Monaco
- Races
- 10
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- 3
- Best
- P2
Netherlands
- Races
- 8
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- 1
- Best
- P3
France
- Races
- 6
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- 1
- Best
- P3
Germany
- Races
- 6
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- -
- Best
- P6
Belgium
- Races
- 6
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- 1
- Best
- P3
Sweden
- Races
- 6
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- -
- Best
- P4
USA
- Races
- 5
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- 1
- Best
- P3
Germany
- Races
- 4
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- -
- Best
- P4
France
- Races
- 3
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- -
- Best
- P11
Canada
- Races
- 3
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- -
- Best
- P8
Mexico
- Races
- 1
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- -
- Best
- P18
France
- Races
- 1
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- 1
- Best
- P2
Japan
- Races
- 1
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- -
- Best
- P21
Brazil
- Races
- 1
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- 1
- Best
- P2
Italy
- Races
- 1
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- -
- Best
- P21
| Circuit | Races | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Autódromo Juan y Oscar GálvezArgentina | 8 | 2 |
| Autódromo José Carlos PaceBrazil | 7 | 2 |
| Nivelles-BaulersBelgium | 2 | 2 |
| Red Bull RingAustria | 11 | 1 |
| Watkins GlenUSA | 11 | 1 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di MonzaItaly | 9 | 1 |
| Brands HatchUK | 6 | 1 |
| Mosport International RacewayCanada | 6 | 1 |
| JaramaSpain | 6 | 1 |
| Silverstone CircuitUK | 5 | 1 |
| MontjuïcSpain | 3 | 1 |
| KyalamiSouth Africa | 10 | - |
| Circuit de MonacoMonaco | 10 | - |
| Circuit Park ZandvoortNetherlands | 8 | - |
| Circuit Paul RicardFrance | 6 | - |
| NürburgringGermany | 6 | - |
| ZolderBelgium | 6 | - |
| Scandinavian RacewaySweden | 6 | - |
| Long BeachUSA | 5 | - |
| HockenheimringGermany | 4 | - |
| Dijon-PrenoisFrance | 3 | - |
| Circuit Gilles VilleneuveCanada | 3 | - |
| Autódromo Hermanos RodríguezMexico | 1 | - |
| Charade CircuitFrance | 1 | - |
| Fuji SpeedwayJapan | 1 | - |
| Autódromo Internacional Nelson PiquetBrazil | 1 | - |
| Autodromo Enzo e Dino FerrariItaly | 1 | - |
Race Results(146 races)
Grid
19
+/-
-3
Points
0
Status
Suspension
Grid
16
+/-
-4
Points
0
Status
Gearbox
Grid
15
+/-
-6
Points
0
Status
Accident
Grid
21
+/-
+1
Points
0
Status
Brakes
Grid
23
+/-
+12
Points
0
Status
FIN
Grid
12
+/-
-10
Points
0
Status
Brakes
Grid
22
+/-
+10
Points
0
Status
FIN
Grid
24
+/-
+11
Points
0
Status
Engine
Grid
18
+/-
+12
Points
1
Status
FIN
Grid
24
+/-
+5
Points
0
Status
Electrical
Grid
24
+/-
+21
Points
4
Status
✓
Grid
18
+/-
+10
Points
0
Status
FIN
Grid
19
+/-
+4
Points
0
Status
FIN
Grid
24
+/-
+13
Points
0
Status
Not classified
Grid
23
+/-
+16
Points
0
Status
FIN
Grid
15
+/-
+7
Points
0
Status
FIN
Grid
20
+/-
+12
Points
0
Status
FIN
Grid
21
+/-
-
Points
0
Status
Electrical
Grid
12
+/-
-9
Points
0
Status
Brakes
Grid
22
+/-
-
Points
0
Status
Electrical
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Emerson Fittipaldi F1 stats FAQ
How many world championships does Emerson Fittipaldi have?
Emerson Fittipaldi has won 2 Formula 1 World Championships.
What is Emerson Fittipaldi's F1 win rate?
Emerson Fittipaldi's Formula 1 win rate is 9.6% (14 wins from 146 race starts).
How many F1 races has Emerson Fittipaldi started?
Emerson Fittipaldi has 146 recorded Formula 1 race starts, with 35 podiums and 6 pole positions.
What is Emerson Fittipaldi's best F1 championship finish?
Emerson Fittipaldi's best recorded Drivers' Championship finish is P1, achieved in 1974 with McLaren.
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