American · Nazareth, USA · Born 28 February 1940American racing driver who became Formula 1 World Champion in 1978, the only American to achieve this feat, and winner of the Indianapolis 500.
Mario Andretti is America's greatest racing driver and the only driver to win the Formula One World Championship, Indianapolis 500, and Daytona 500 during a career that spanned four decades. His 1978 F1 championship with Lotus remains the benchmark for American drivers in the sport. A versatile champion who excelled in almost every category he entered, Andretti is a global motorsport icon.
1978 Formula 1 World Champion and versatile racing across multiple disciplines
How They Played
Aggressive, adaptable driver known for racing anything with wheels
Lasting Impact
Only driver to win Formula 1 World Championship, Indianapolis 500, and Daytona 500
Career Honours
- Formula 1 World Champion 1978
- Indianapolis 500 Winner 1969
- Daytona 500 Winner 1967
- Pike's Peak Hill Climb Winner 1969
- USAC National Champion 1965
- USAC National Champion 1966
- USAC National Champion 1969
- CART IndyCar Series Champion 1984
- Formula 1 Grand Prix Winner - United States Grand Prix 1977
- Formula 1 Grand Prix Winner - South African Grand Prix 1971
- Formula 1 Grand Prix Winner - Japanese Grand Prix 1976
- 24 Hours of Daytona Winner 1967
- 12 Hours of Sebring Winner 1967
- AP Male Athlete of the Year 1978
- IROC Champion 1979
| Constructor | Season(s) | Races |
|---|---|---|
| Dean Van Lines (USAC/IndyCar) | 1964–1969 | — |
| Holman-Moody (NASCAR) | 1966–1969 | 14 |
| Lotus (Formula 1) | 1968–1969 | 2 |
| STP-March (Formula 1) | 1970–1972 | 5 |
| Scuderia Ferrari (Formula 1) | 1971–1972 | 9 |
| Parnelli (Formula 1) | 1974–1976 | 13 |
| Team Lotus (Formula 1) | 1976–1980 | 56 |
| Penske Racing (IndyCar, part-time) | 1976–1978 | 19 |
| Alfa Romeo (Formula 1) | 1981 | 14 |
| Williams (Formula 1) | 1982 | 1 |
| Scuderia Ferrari (Formula 1, 1982 return) | 1982 | 3 |
| Patrick Racing (CART/IndyCar) | 1982 | — |
| Newman-Haas Racing (CART/IndyCar) | 1983–1994 | — |
| Career Total | — | 136 |
American Athletes