# LEGENDS: When Emerson Fittipaldi shocked Formula 1

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Podcast: [F1 Beyond The Grid](https://stenobird.com/podcast/f1-beyond-the-grid-811797)
Published: 2026-05-05T23:01:00+00:00
Episode link: https://audioboom.com/posts/8899544
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## Resource

Why would a double F1 World Champion at the height of his powers walk away from a winning car? For the 1976 season, Emerson Fittipaldi stunned the sport by leaving McLaren and setting up his own team. He wanted a challenge, and he certainly got one. 50 years later, Emerson tells Tom Clarkson why he and his brother Wilson launched Copersucar, a team based in their home country of Brazil. He also remembers the dramatic events that led him to start his own team – winning the World Championship with Lotus and considering retirement before winning a second title with McLaren, and the conversations with Ferrari which could have changed the course of his career. Emerson’s passion for F1 still burns bright. He drove his championship-winning M23 in Miami at a McLaren showrun. He also keeps a close eye on every Grand Prix, and gives his views on Kimi Antonelli’s impressive start to the 2026 season. This episode is sponsored by: Vanta: get started at vanta.com/GRID . Shopify: sign up for your $1 per month trial today at shopify.com/beyondthegrid

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