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Mario Andretti
Winning the Formula One title, Indianapolis 500 and Daytona 500.
Daytona 500 · Indianapolis 500
- Born
- 28 February 1940
- Birthplace
- Motovun, now Croatia
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Mario Andretti
Mario Andretti is an American former racing driver whose success crossed several forms of motorsport. He won the 1978 Formula One world championship with Lotus alongside major American racing titles.
Early life
Displacement
His family left Istria after the Second World War and later emigrated to the United States.
Early enthusiasm
Developed a passion for racing with his twin brother Aldo.
Career
- 1959
Dirt-track racing
Began competing in a rebuilt stock car in Pennsylvania.
- 1964
American open-wheel racing
Entered the national championship scene.
- 1968
Formula One debut
Started competing in Formula One alongside his American programme.
- 1994
IndyCar farewell
Completed his final full season in top-level American open-wheel racing.
Achievements
Daytona 500
Won NASCAR’s best-known race.
Indianapolis 500
Won the race driving for Andy Granatelli.
Formula One champion
Won the world title with Lotus.
Beyond racing
Family
His sons Michael and Jeff also became racing drivers.
Music
Developed a lasting interest in opera after seeing performances in Italy.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Formula 1 Hall of Fame ↗Photo: United Autosports. CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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