Wilson Fittipaldi dead at 80: Former F1 star and team owner dies after Christmas dinner incident

WILSON FITTIPALDI has died at the age of 80.

The former f1 star and team owner had been in hospital since Christmas.

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Fittipaldi choked on a piece of meat during dinner and his family were unable to clear his airway.

This led to him suffering a cardiac arrest and being rushed to hospital.

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