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Following an incident at home on Christmas Day last year, ex-Formula 1 driver Wilson Fittipaldi has passed away.
Former Formula 1 driver Wilson Fittipaldi passed away at the age of 80 after experiencing a cardiac arrest last Christmas, which was also his birthday. He choked on food on Christmas Day, leading to the cardiac arrest when his airway couldn’t be cleared. With a career spanning 35 F1 races from 1972 to 1975, Wilson was part of the influential Fittipaldi racing family and later formed a team with his brother Emerson. Despite health challenges, such as a cerebral haemorrhage four years ago, Wilson remained actively involved in motorsport, making an appearance at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix last year. Stay updated on F1 events with the 2024 F1 calendar that can be easily synced to your smartphone or PC.
