Mario Andretti

Mario Gabriele Andretti (born February 28, 1940 in Montova, d'Istria, Italy (now Motovun, Croatia)) is a retired racing driver, who is one of the most successful Americans in motorsport and its most successful in Formula One, winning a World Championship in . He also won the Indianapolis 500 in 1969. He is one of a few drivers to score a pole position on his début. He is also the only person to win the World Championship, the Indianapolis 500, and the Daytona 500 stock car race.
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==Formula One Career==
==Formula One Statistical Overview==
=== Quotes ===
"Right from the start, Andretti was quicker than anyone" - Harry Carpenter. BBC. 1978 Argentine Grand Prix
"Andretti's car is functioning perfectly, look how long it is before Watson comes in to view". - Harry Carpenter. BBC. 1978 Argentine Grand Prix
With victory in sight, Andretti is easing off. There is no need to flog the engine, there is plenty of lead in hand." Harry Carpenter. BBC. 1978 Argentine Grand Prix
===Formula One Record===
Year 	Entrant 	Team 	WDC Pts. 	WDC Pos. 	Report
 	Gold Leaf Team Lotus 	 	0 	NC 	Report
 	Gold Leaf Team Lotus 	 	0 	NC 	Report
 	STP Corporation 	 	4 	16th 	Report
 	Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC 	 	12 	8th 	Report
 	Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC 	 	4 	12th 	Report
1973: Competing in USAC Championship Car	1973: Competing in USAC Championship Car	1973: Competing in USAC Championship Car	1973: Competing in USAC Championship Car	1973: Competing in USAC Championship Car	1973: Competing in USAC Championship Car
 	Vel's Parnelli Jones Racing 	 	0 	NC 	Report
 	Vel's Parnelli Jones Racing 	 	5 	14th 	Report
 	John Player Team Lotus 	 	22 	6th 	Report
 	Vel's Parnelli Jones Racing 	 	22 	6th 	Report
 	John Player Team Lotus 	 	47 	align=center 	Report
 	John Player Team Lotus 	 	64 	align=center 	Report
 	Martini Racing Team Lotus 	 	14 	12th 	Report
 	Team Essex Lotus 	 	1 	20th 	Report
 	Marlboro Team Alfa Romeo 	 	3 	17th 	Report
 	TAG Williams Team 	 	4 	19th 	Report
 	Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC 	 	4 	19th 	Report
===Career Statistics===
===Race Wins===
Win Number	Grand Prix
1 	1971 South African Grand Prix
2 	1976 Japanese Grand Prix
3 	1977 United States Grand Prix West
4 	1977 Spanish Grand Prix
5 	1977 French Grand Prix
6 	1977 Italian Grand Prix
7 	1978 Argentine Grand Prix
8 	1978 Belgian Grand Prix
9 	1978 Spanish Grand Prix
10 	1978 French Grand Prix
11 	1978 German Grand Prix
12 	1978 Dutch Grand Prix
===Career Results===
==Notes==
==External links==
* Official Website
* Wikipedia article
* Manipe F1 article
Category:Living people
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