Emerson Fittipaldi is a Brazilian former racing driver, born on December 12, 1946. He is best known for winning the Formula One World Championship twice, first in 1972 and again in 1974. Fittipaldi was a pioneer in the sport, becoming the youngest world champion at the time. In addition to his success in Formula One, Fittipaldi also competed in IndyCar racing, where he won the prestigious Indianapolis 500 twice, in 1989 and 1993. His contributions to motorsport have made him a celebrated figure in both Brazil and the racing community worldwide.