Artist: Nicholas Watts
Formula One rookie, Emerson Fittipaldi, in Gold Leaf Team Lotus 72 wins his first Grand Prix at the 1970 United States Grand Prix at Watkins Glen, on October 4th. In just his fourth Formula One start, Fittipaldi qualified third and fell to eigth on the opening lap before clawing his way to the front. Fittipaldi, who took the victory over Pedro Rodriguez, did not realize that he had won the race until he saw the chequered flag.
Watkins Glen 4th October 1970
Edition signed by Emerson Fittipaldi and Jack Brabham
Print size 33″x25″ (84cm x 63cm)
Image size 26″x17″ (66cm x 45cm)