

Racer Media & Marketing, Inc., 17030 Red Hill Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614, 949.417. He won the 1978 F1 Drivers' Championship and also the last World Constructors' Championship title for Team Lotus. Mario Gabriele Andretti Febru(age 83) Montona, Kingdom of Italy (now Motovun, Croatia) Formula One World Championship career Nationality: American: Active years: 19681972, 19741982: Teams: Lotus, March, Ferrari, Parnelli, Alfa Romeo, Williams: Entries: 131 (128 starts) Championships: 1 : Wins: 12: Podiums: 19: Career points.

Your use of this website constitutes acceptance of our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions. Biography Mario Andretti Biography Mario Andretti at the USA West GP (1981) Mario Andretti is the last F1 champion from the United States. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in any form without prior authorization. All rights reserved.All contents copyright © 2023, Racer Media & Marketing, Inc. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and Safety Information / Your California Privacy Rights are applicable to you. ^ Back to Top ^ © 2023 ESPN Internet Ventures. The most likely candidate would be Colton Herta.Īlexander Rossi was the last American to contest an F1 race, doing so in 2015 for Manor.ĭespite the buzz caused by Andretti's tweet, the FIA has said it is currently not in a position to consider new teams for 2024. In a follow-up interview with Racer, Andretti said his son would "definitely" run an American driver if the entry were successful. 2 time Series champion and Indy 500 Champion. 41 wins, 68 poles, the latter beating out Mario Andretti. "His entry, Andretti Global, has the resources and checks every box. The Current State Of Competition In F1 Is ‘A Joke’, Says Ind圜ar Legend. "Michael has applied to the FIA to field a new F1 team starting in 2024," Mario Andretti, the 1978 Formula One world champion, wrote on Twitter. The younger Andretti, a former Ind圜ar champion and F1 racer, had been in takeover talks with the owners of Sauber, who run the Alfa Romeo team, but said in November last year that "control issues" led to a collapse of negotiations. motor racing entrepreneur Michael Andretti has applied to launch a new Formula One team starting from 2024, according to his father Mario Andretti. You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browserĪndretti eyeing 2024 F1 entry with American driver
