Red Bull's new junior driver Enzo Fittipaldi was forced to undergo brain surgery after his horror Formula 2 crash in Jeddah last year, his brother Pietro has revealed.
Brazilian Fittipaldi, grandson of legendary two-time F1 champion Emerson, has been rising through the motor racing ranks with brother Pietro, who is reserve driver for Haas. And the 21-year-old was unexpectedly promoted to F2 last season as he joined Charouz Racing System before his move to the Red Bull young driver programme.
But his 2021 season ended with a frightening start line crash during the feature race in Jeddah. Fittipaldi was completely unsighted as he smashed into the back stalled Theo Pourchaire's car at the start of the race.