Mario Andretti

Mario Andretti is an American Formula 1 driver with 128 race starts from 1968 to 1982, 12 wins, 18 pole positions, 19 podiums and 180 championship points, and 1 drivers' championship (1978).

Andretti's first start was the 1968 United States Grand Prix for Lotus-Ford, from 1st on the grid, ending in a retirement. The first win came at the 1971 South African Grand Prix for Ferrari, in the 10th start, from 4th on the grid. The most recent of the 12 wins was the 1978 Dutch Grand Prix. The best season was 1978: 1st in the championship with 64 points, 6 wins and 7 podiums, for Team Lotus. The longest team-mate pairing was with Gunnar Nilsson, 28 races: Andretti finished ahead 12 times to 8 when both were classified, and out-qualified Nilsson 24 times to 4. 65 of the 128 starts ended in a retirement (51%).

Nationality

American

Born

28 Feb 1940

Active

1968 to 1982, 14 seasons

Teams

Lotus-Ford, March, Ferrari, Parnelli, Team Lotus, Alfa Romeo, Williams

World titles

1 (1978)

First win: 1971 South African Grand Prix. Most recent win: 1978 Dutch Grand Prix. Win rate 9.4% of starts.

Compare with team-mates: Gunnar Nilsson, Hector Rebaque, Ronnie Peterson, Bruno Giacomelli, Carlos Reutemann, Elio de Angelis, Clay Regazzoni, Jacky Ickx, Jo Siffert, Chris Amon, Jackie Stewart. Or anyone else.

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