
Emerson Fittipaldi, a Brazilian driver, raced for Fittipaldi in the 1978 Formula 1 season with car number 14. Fittipaldi was born on 12 December 1946. Fittipaldi finished 10th in the 1978 drivers' championship with 17 points, 1 podium but no wins – 47 points behind champion Mario Andretti.
Fittipaldi's best result was 2nd at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Fittipaldi scored points in 6 of 16 Grands Prix, with a best run of 3 points finishes in a row. From grid to flag, Fittipaldi gained a net 64 places across 10 classified finishes. Fittipaldi scored 100% of Fittipaldi's 1978 total of 17 points.
Final 1978 results after 16 rounds. Data: Jolpica F1 API.
Short answers about Fittipaldi's 1978 season.
Emerson Fittipaldi drove for Fittipaldi in the 1978 Formula 1 season.
Emerson Fittipaldi raced with car number 14 in 1978.
Emerson Fittipaldi scored 17 points in 1978 and finished 10th in the drivers' championship, 47 points behind champion Mario Andretti.
Emerson Fittipaldi did not win a Grand Prix in 1978. Fittipaldi's best result was 2nd at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Grand Prix points per round. Dashed line = season average.
Every round of the season. Select a race to open it.
| Rd | Grand Prix | Finish | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | P9 |
0 |
| 2 | P2 | 6 |
| 3 | DNF | 0 |
| 4 | P8 | 0 |
| 5 | P9 | 0 |
| 6 | DNF | 0 |
| 7 | DNF | 0 |
| 8 | P6 | 1 |
| 9 | DNF | 0 |
| 10 | DNF | 0 |
| 11 | P4 | 3 |
| 12 | P4 | 3 |
| 13 | P5 | 2 |
| 14 | P8 | 0 |
| 15 | P5 | 2 |
| 16 | DNF | 0 |