Driver and Team Founder

Wilson Fittipaldi Júnior raced in Formula One from 1972 to 1975 and ran the Fittipaldi team from 1974 to 1982.

Born in São Paulo, Wilson Fittipaldi Júnior began in karts and Formula Vee in Brazil before Brabham gave him his Formula One debut at the 1972 Spanish Grand Prix. He drove for the team for two seasons.

His best results came in 1973, with sixth in Argentina and fifth at the German Grand Prix, his only points. From 1974 he ran the Fittipaldi team, racing its car himself in 1975 and keeping the outfit going until 1982. His last Grand Prix as a driver was the 1975 United States Grand Prix, after 35 starts from 38 entries. He died in 2024.

0 world titles, 0 wins, 0 pole positions, 35 starts.

Teams

• Fittipaldi Automotive
• Brabham

Victories