They were also race-winning drivers in Brazil and in the late 1960s went to Europe, where they progressed through the junior ranks to reach Formula One, the highest international single seater racing category.
Mereka juga juara nasional balap di Brazil dan pergi ke Eropa pada akhir dekade 1960an, di mana mereka berkembang dari tingkat junior untuk mencapai formula satu, kategori balap tertinggi balap kursi tunggal.