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Formula One rookie, Emerson Fittipaldi, in a 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 realise that he had won the race until he saw the chequered flag.