Pietro Fittipaldi talks about racing with a well known name

12:33, 02 Jun 2019
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Mick Schumacher is getting closer to a Formula 1 drive. His name adds extra attention and perhaps expectation. But he's not the only one in the pipeline. Pietro Fittipaldi (grandson of Emerson Fittipaldi) also has a well-known name within the sport.
He is a current test driver at Haas and has already been out on track many times in testing. It looks like he'll get a Formula 1 seat sooner rather than later, but he doesn't feel any additional pressure.
"Extra pressure because of my name? No, I don't feel it. Of course, there is always pressure, but from myself. I am the person who wants the best result possible," Fittipaldi told Speedweek.
“The name is therefore not a burden. It is an honour for me to bring this great name back to Formula 1. My grandfather really inspires me. I have also received some trivial tips. Regarding the approach of the teams, how a race weekend goes and how you can best approach the tuning of the car. Such small things certainly help."
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