How Jochen Rindt’s Death Led Emerson Fittipaldi to Become Team Lotus’ F1 Leader
Key Highlights: Emerson Fittipaldi reflected on his sudden promotion to Team Lotus lead driver following Jochen Rindt’s fatal accident at Monza in 1970. Fittipaldi detailed the profound emotional toll that driver fatalities—including Jim Clark and Jochen Rindt—had on Lotus founder Colin Chapman. Looking back on his era alongside peers like Jacky Ickx, the two-time Formula ...