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Indycar is ‘better than F1' – Fittipaldi

Oct.19 Indycar is now 'better than F1', according to legend of motor racing Emerson Fittipaldi. The 74-year-old Brazilian is uniquely placed to comment, having won two Formula 1 titles, two Indy 500 crowns, and the title of Indycar's predecessor CART. He now lives in Italy, where his 14-year-old son – also called Emerson – is making his way up the single seater ladder. 'It's best when there's a coach between the child and the dad,' Fittipaldi laughed. 'When dad coaches, that's a problem.' Fittipaldi Junior's ultimate destination, however, may not be Formula 1, but Indycar – which his dad admits is his favourite series to watch at present. 'I was talking to Zak (Brown)...
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