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    Mario Andretti Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, Car and Net Worth

    Last Updated on February 27, 2025: By Josphat Gachie

    Mario Andretti Biography

    Mario Andretti is an Italian-born American former racing driver as well as one of the most successful Americans in the history of the sport. He is widely considered among the most successful drivers in the history of motorsports. Andretti is also one of only three drivers to have won races in Formula One, NASCAR, IndyCar, and the World Sportscar Championship.

    10 Quick Facts About Mario Andretti

    Here is a list of 10 facts about Andretti


    • Name: Mario Andretti
    • Age: 85 Years Old
    • Birthday: February 28
    • Zodiac: Pisces
    • Height: 5 feet 7½ inches (1.71m)
    • Nationality: Italian-American
    • Occupation: Racing Driver
    • Marital Status: Widower
    • Salary: Not Available
    • Net Worth: $130 million

    Mario Andretti Age

    Andretti is 85 years old, he was born on February 28, 1940, in Motovun, Croatia. He celebrates his birthday on February 28, every year and his birth sign is Pisces.

    Mario Andretti Height

    Mario Andretti stands at a height of 5 feet 7½ inches (1.71 m).

    Mario Andretti Weight

    Andretti weighs 75 kg (165 lbs).

    Early Life and Education

    Andretti was born on February 28, 1940, in Motovun, Croatia. Mario and his twin brother, Aldo, were born on Feb. 28, 1940, in Montona, Italy. They studied automobile mechanics, frequented racing car garages, and partook in a race-driver training program in Italy.

    Rise to Fame

    Andretti would join the professional ranks in 1964 when he became part of the USAC series. He would win the Champ Car National Championship the very next year. He joined his first Formula One race in 1968, making the pole position, and won his first F1 Grand Prix in 1971 driving for Ferrari.

    Mario Andretti Family, Parents

    Andretti was born and raised by his parents in Montona, Kingdom of Italy as the son of Alvise Andretti (father), a farm administrator, and Rina (mother), in Montona, Istria (now Motovun, Croatia).

    Mario Andretti Siblings

    Andretti spent his childhood alongside his twin brother Aldo, and a sister named Anna Maria Andretti.

    Mario Andretti Wife

    Andretti is a widower. He was married to his late wife Dee Ann who was a native of Nazareth, Pennsylvania, who taught Andretti English in 1961. The couple did their wedding on November 25, 1961, and together they were blessed with three children; a daughter Barbie Andretti, and two sons Michael Andretti, and Jeff Andretti. She died on July 2, 2018, following a heart attack.

    Mario Andretti Children

    Andretti is the proud father of three children; a daughter Barbie Andretti, and two sons Michael Andretti, and Jeff Andretti. Their sons, Michael and Jeff are also racers.

    Mario Andretti Net Worth

    Mario Andretti has an estimated net worth of $130 million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a former racing driver and one of the most successful Americans in the history of the sport. Through his various sources of income, Mario has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

    Facts: Everything You Need to Know About Mario Andretti

    Here are some interesting facts you should know about Mario.

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    Mario Andretti Bio.

    • Full Names: Mario Gabriele Andretti
    • Popular As: Mario Andretti
    • Gender: Male
    • Occupation / Profession: Racing Driver
    • Nationality: Italian-American
    • Race / Ethnicity: Not Available
    • Religion: Not Available
    • Sexual Orientation: Straight

    Birthday

    • Age / How Old?: 85 Years Old
    • Zodiac Sign: Pisces
    • Date of Birth: February 28, 1940
    • Place of Birth: Motovun, Croatia
    • Birthday: February 28

    Body Measurements

    • Body Measurements: Not Available
    • Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 7½ inches (1.71 m) tall
    • Weight: 75 kgs (165 lbs).
    • Eye Color: Blue
    • Hair Color: Dark Brown
    • Shoe Size: Not Available

    Family and Relationship

    • Father (Dad): Alvise Andretti
    • Mother: Rina
    • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Aldo Andretti, and Anna Maria Andretti
    • Marital Status: Widower
    • Wife/Spouse: Was married to Dee Ann Andretti (m. 1961–2018)
    • Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable
    • Children: Michael Andretti, Barbie Andretti, and Jeff Andretti

    Net Worth and Salary

    • Net Worth: $130 million
    • Salary: Not Available
    • Source of Income: Racing Driver

    Cars

    Andretti serves as a veteran race car who is regarded as one of the most universally successful racers in history. He is a 1967 Ford Fairlane with a blue and tan paint scheme, with a grey front bumper and grille. He has red rims, with black tire threads and the number “11” painted in white on his doors.

    Also, in Cars, Andretti follows the tiebreaker race in California. He is greeting the security guards when Fred, a rusty car with his name printed on his license plate, rolls up and greets Mario. Mario replies, “And good morning to you, uh, Fred.” Fred then happily takes this as the fact that Mario knows his name and excitedly tells Marco Axelbender of it.

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