Fittipaldi

British

/ ˌfɪtɪˈpældɪ /

noun

Emerson . born 1946, Brazilian motor-racing driver: Formula One world champion (1972,1974)

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It was the 11th win over the last 22 races dating to 2024 for the Barcelona native and the 22nd win of his career, tying Tony Bettenhausen and Emerson Fittipaldi.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

In recent weeks, the editor of Domani newspaper, Emilio Fittipaldi, was summoned to answer questions by members of Italy’s anti-mafia parliamentary commission about a criminal probe into the source of media leaks about top politicians.

From Seattle Times • May 6, 2024

And I do remember my first job was as an aerodynamicist at Fittipaldi, which was a small F1 team, whose technical director was Harvey Postlethwaite.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2023

Enzo, the grandson of two-time F1 champion Emerson Fittipaldi, is sixth in the Formula 2 championship after 13 of the season’s 14 races.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 12, 2022

Lawson, Doohan and Fittipaldi all had their sessions curtailed by technical problems.

From BBC • Oct. 28, 2022

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