Emerson Fittipaldi joined McLaren from Lotus in 1974. His knowledge of the Lotus 72 helped McLaren develop the M23 and that season Fittipaldi gave McLaren its first drivers' and constructors' world championships, beating Ferrari, Tyrrell and Lotus with four wins.

Aug 2, 2014 · Legendary Formula One driver Emerson Fittipaldi was recently reunited with his 1974 McLaren M23 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. He had a chance to recall what it was like to first drive the M23 and give McLaren its first Drivers’ Championship.

The M23 had plenty of development left in it for 1974, and the really significant change was the creation of the Texaco-Marlboro McLaren superteam, as 1972 World Champion Emerson Fittipaldi quit Lotus to join Denny in M23s that were now painted red and white.

Nov 5, 2014 · This official McLaren video showcases the bringing together of racing legend Emerson Fittipaldi and his 1974 Champion McLaren M23. Four decades after driving the car to victory, Emerson is back behind the wheel.

Emerson Fittipaldi (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈɛmeʁsõ fitʃiˈpawdʒi]; born 12 December 1946) is a Brazilian former racing driver and motorsport executive, who competed in Formula One from 1970 to 1980.

Celebrating 40 years since Emerson Fittipaldi drove home McLaren's first World Championship title, in 1974. Watch our special 40 years commemorative video and find out more.

Driven by Emerson Fittipaldi, James Hunt & Jochen Mass with seven podium finishes. It runs today as a survivor of the era. Following Fittapaldi's brilliant championship win in 1974, M23-009 was first driven at the start of the 1975 season by Fittipaldi at …

Aug 6, 2024 · The McLaren M23 gleams on the Goodwood start line, radiant in its red and white livery. The Cosworth DFV engine lets out a familiar guttural bark as Emerson Fittipaldi floors the car to blast past the Duke of Richmond’s manor.

Emerson Fittipaldi took delivery of this M23, chassis #8, at Brands Hatch for the 1974 British Grand Prix where he finished second. With follow-up vic...

After signing with McLaren, Emmo tested the M23 for the first time at Paul Ricard in France, shortly after the end of the ’73 season. He requested a few subtle changes, but his assessment was positive, and he reported back that his confidence had been well-founded - the car was undoubtedly quick.