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Formula 1 legend Emerson Fittipaldi has said that the FIA Formula E World Championship is following a “growing” trend of motorsport’s rising popularity. The two-time World Champion was at the Anhembi Sambadrome to wave the chequered flag at the São Paulo E-Prix, the first round of the 11th season, and was present at a small […]
Two-time World Champion Emerson Fittipaldi was present at the Anhembi Sambadrome for the São Paulo E-Prix, where he waved the chequered flag for the first round of the 11th season and participated in a media gathering with Motorsport Week. Fittipaldi expressed his belief that Formula E will continue to gain popularity, especially with the new fans being drawn to Formula 1. He mentioned the growth of motorsport globally and shared his excitement about the upcoming generation of Formula E cars, which are expected to have high levels of competition and comparable speeds to other championships. Fittipaldi also praised the skill levels of Formula E drivers, highlighting the importance of driver input and coaching despite the lack of telemetry in the series. He shared his pride in his son, 17-year-old Emerson Jr, who aspires to become a Formula 1 driver and is already making strides in his racing career, having recently tested in Barcelona. Fittipaldi discussed the future of motorsport and the potential for Formula E to continue its rise in the racing world, emphasizing the passion and dedication of young drivers entering the sport.
