Andretti

American

[an-dret-ee] / ænˈdrɛt i /

noun

Mario (Gabriel), born 1940, U.S. racing-car driver.

Andretti British

/ ænˈdrɛtɪ /

noun

Mario. born 1940, US racing driver: world champion (1978)

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Andretti was penalized for missing the drivers’ meeting, however, and sent from the No. 9 starting position to the rear of the field.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Those six drivers — Kirkwood, Rossi, Mario Andretti, Al Unser Jr., Helio Castroneves and Sebastien Bourdais — combined for 12 victories after qualifying fastest.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

And no American driver has recorded a race win since Mario Andretti in 1978.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

But Andretti parent group TWG refused to accept defeat.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

The Lotus 79 dominated the 1978 season, with Mario Andretti winning the title and team-mate Ronnie Peterson coming second.

From BBC • Aug. 19, 2025

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