Wilson Fittipaldi.
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Jacky Ickx and Wilson Fittipaldi in Monaco 1973.
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According to Autosport Fittipaldi has been hospitalized since Christmas last year – which was also his birthday. The reason for the long hospital stay is said to have been because he put a piece of meat in his throat.
His family could not get the piece out, which in turn left Fittipaldi unable to get any air in his lungs and it triggered a cardiac arrest.
On Friday, the news reached the Formula 1 family that Wilson Fittipaldi had passed away after the very tragic event.
The historic achievement – a first ever
The surname Fittipaldi is a well-known surname for motor fans.
Wilson Fittipaldi was the older brother of Emerson Fittipaldi – who enjoyed great success with two Formula 1 World Championship titles.
Brazilian Wilson himself, made 38 starts in Formula 1. He was active on the Formula 1 scene between 1972 and 1975.
Wilson’s son, Christian Fittipaldi was also an active Formula 1 driver. When Christian made his debut in the Japanese grand prix in 1992, he made history together with his father. Namely, it was the first time a father and son each took WC points.
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