Fittipaldi F6

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Fittipaldi F6/F6A
Category Formula One
Constructor Fittipaldi Automotive
Designer(s) Ralph Bellamy
Predecessor Fittipaldi F5A
Successor Fittipaldi F7
Technical specifications [1] [2]
Chassis Aluminium alloy monocoque
Suspension (front) Double wishbones, coil springs
Suspension (rear) Double wishbones, coil springs
Axle track F: 1,524 mm (60.0 in)
R: 1,575 mm (62.0 in)
Wheelbase 2,780 mm (109 in)
Engine Ford Cosworth DFV 2,993 cc (182.6 cu in) V8 naturally aspirated, mid-mounted
Transmission Hewland FGA 400 5-speed manual
Weight 582 kg (1,283 lb)
Fuel Shell
Tyres Goodyear
Competition history
Notable entrants Fittipaldi Automotive
Notable drivers Flag of Brazil.svg Emerson Fittipaldi
Debut 1979 South African Grand Prix
RacesWins Poles F.Laps
7000
Constructors' Championships 0
Drivers' Championships 0
n.b. Unless otherwise stated, all data refer to
Formula One World Championship Grands Prix only.

The Fittipaldi F6 was a Formula One car designed by Ralph Bellamy and used by Fittipaldi Automotive in the 1979 Formula One season. The engine was a Ford Cosworth DFV, and the car was driven by Brazilian Emerson Fittipaldi but achieved no points during the season. The car was modified to become the F6A, used later in 1979 and was succeeded by the Fittipaldi F7.

Formula One is the highest class of single-seater auto racing sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and owned by the Formula One Group. The FIA Formula One World Championship has been one of the premier forms of racing around the world since its inaugural season in 1950. The word "formula" in the name refers to the set of rules to which all participants' cars must conform. A Formula One season consists of a series of races, known as Grands Prix, which take place worldwide on purpose-built circuits and on public roads.

Ralph Bellamy is a retired motor racing car designer and engineer. Born 4 February 1938 in Eastwood, Sydney, New South Wales he worked for various teams such as Brabham, Ensign, Fittipaldi, Lola and McLaren.

Fittipaldi Automotive, sometimes called Copersucar after its first major sponsor, was the only Formula One motor racing team and constructor ever to be based in Brazil. It was formed during 1974 by racing driver Wilson Fittipaldi and his younger brother, double world champion Emerson, with money from the Brazilian sugar and alcohol cooperative Copersucar. The team raced under a Brazilian licence. In 1976, Emerson surprised the motor racing world by leaving the title-winning McLaren team to drive for the unsuccessful family outfit. Future world champion Keke Rosberg took his first podium finish in Formula One with the team.

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Racing History

The F6 made its debut at the 1979 South African Grand Prix with Brazilian driver and team co-owner Emerson Fittipaldi who finished 13th. [3] The team entered the F5A because the F6 was being updated into the F6A. It was next seen in Germany but the Brazilian retired with an electrical fault. [4] The Austrian Grand Prix saw Fittipaldi retire with brake failure. [5] At Holland the Brazilian retired with an electrical fault. [6] The Italian Grand Prix saw Fittipaldi finish eighth. [7] The Brazilian finished eighth at Canada where the team hired another Brazilian, Alex Ribeiro who failed to qualify. [8] The United States Grand Prix East saw Fittipaldi finish seventh and Ribeiro fail to qualify. [9] The F6A was replaced by the Fittipaldi F7 (a 1979 Wolf WR7).

1979 South African Grand Prix Formula One motor race held in 1979

The 1979 South African Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held on 3 March 1979 at Kyalami. The race, contested over 78 laps, was the third race of the 1979 Formula One season and was won by Gilles Villeneuve, driving a Ferrari. Teammate and local driver Jody Scheckter finished second, while Jean-Pierre Jarier finished third in a Tyrrell-Ford.

Emerson Fittipaldi Brazilian racecar driver and team owner

Emerson Fittipaldi is a semi-retired Brazilian automobile racing driver who won both the Formula One World Championship and the Indianapolis 500 twice each and the CART championship once.

1979 German Grand Prix Formula One motor race held in 1979

The 1979 German Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held on 29 July 1979 at Hockenheimring. The race, contested over 45 laps, was the tenth race of the 1979 Formula One season and was won by Alan Jones, driving a Williams-Ford, with team-mate Clay Regazzoni second and Jacques Laffite third in a Ligier-Ford. This was the second consecutive win for the Williams team, following Regazzoni's triumph at Silverstone two weeks previously.

Fittipaldi finished the season in twelfth place in the Constructors' Championship with one point which had been scored by the F5A.

Complete Formula One World Championship results

(key)

Year Entrants Engines Tyres Drivers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Points WCC
1979 Fittipaldi Automotive Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 G ARG BRA RSA USW ESP BEL MON FRA GBR GER AUT NED ITA CAN USE 1 1 12th 1
Emerson Fittipaldi 13 Ret Ret Ret 8 8 7
Alex Ribeiro DNQ DNQ

^1 1 point scored using the Fittipaldi F5A.

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References

  1. ↑ "Copersucar F6". Stats F1. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  2. ↑ "Fittipaldi F6". Stats F1. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  3. ↑ "Grand Prix results, South African GP 1979". grandprix.com. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  4. ↑ "Grand Prix results, German GP 1979". grandprix.com. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  5. ↑ "Grand Prix results, Austrian GP 1979". grandprix.com. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  6. ↑ "Grand Prix results, Dutch GP 1979". grandprix.com. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  7. ↑ "Grand Prix results, Italian GP 1979". grandprix.com. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  8. ↑ "Grand Prix results, Canadian GP 1979". grandprix.com. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  9. ↑ "Grand Prix results, United States GP East 1979". grandprix.com. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
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