Two‑time Formula 1 World Champion Emerson Fittipaldi will be on‑site at the Baku City Circuit on 24 September to take live questions from fans, according to Motorsport.com. The Brazilian legend, who clinched his titles in 1972 with Lotus and 1974 with McLaren, will join the official Autosport “Ask Emerson” paddock event, giving supporters a rare chance to interact directly with one of the sport’s early icons.
Both Motorsport.com and Autosport confirm that the Q&A will be held in the Baku paddock area shortly after the practice sessions on Saturday. The format mirrors previous “Ask the Legend” events, where a moderator fields questions submitted via social media and the official Formula 1 app. Fittipaldi is expected to share anecdotes from his 1970s championship battles, discuss his post‑F1 career in IndyCar and his ongoing involvement in motorsport as a team owner and ambassador.
For Indian fans, the session will be streamed live on FanCode, the official digital partner for F1 in India. The broadcast is scheduled to start at 13:30 IST, aligning with the early‑afternoon slot that follows the practice session’s conclusion. Viewers will be able to submit their own questions through the FanCode app or the official F1 social channels, with a chance for the most popular queries to be answered on‑air.
Emerson Fittipaldi’s connection to the modern era remains strong; he is the father of former F1 driver and current commentator Christian Fittipaldi and the grandfather of current IndyCar driver Pietro Fittipaldi. His presence in Baku underscores the sport’s effort to blend historic narratives with the excitement of the 2026‑era calendar, which now includes the fast‑track street race that has become a fan favourite for its high‑speed corners and dramatic overtaking opportunities.
Indian audiences should mark their calendars: the event will be available on FanCode’s free tier, with a premium option offering a multi‑camera feed and post‑session analysis. The Q&A will also be replayed on the official F1 YouTube channel later in the week, ensuring that fans who miss the live slot can still catch the insights from one of the sport’s pioneering champions.
Source: Motorsport.com