F1 Beyond The Grid: Emerson Fittipaldi's 2026 Interview
On an episode of the F1: Beyond The Grid Podcast posted May 5, 2026, Tom Clarkson speaks with double World Champion Emerson Fittipaldi about his shocking decision to leave McLaren at his peak and launch his own Brazilian team, Copersucar, 50 years ago.
The 1976 season saw Fittipaldi walk away from a winning car in search of a true challenge—and he certainly found one.
Emerson reflects on the dramatic path that led him to start his own squad, including winning titles with Lotus and McLaren, flirting with Ferrari, and even considering retirement.
Still deeply passionate about F1, he shares his thoughts on Kimi Antonelli's impressive start to 2026 and recalls driving his championship‑winning M23 during a McLaren showrun in Miami.
