Michael Andretti Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 7 in |
Weight | 81 kg |
Date of Birth | October 5, 1962 |
Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Spouse | Jodi Ann Paterson |
Michael Andretti is an American former professional racing driver and racing team owner who is widely regarded as one of the greatest drivers in the history of American open-wheel car racing, having won the 1991 CART PPG Indy Car World Series and having secured 42 race victories which is the highest in the ‘CART era’ and 4th-highest tally of all time, as of June 2020. He had also won the 1982 Robert Bosch/VW Super Vee Championship, the 1983 Formula Mondial North American Cup, the Marlboro Challenge in 1988 and 1991; finished as a runner-up at the PPG Indy Car World Series (1986, 1987, 1990, 1992, 1996), the 1991 USAC Gold Crown Series, the Marlboro Challenge in 1992, and stood 3rd at the 1983 SCCA National Championship Runoffs Formula F, the 1983 24 Heures du Mans, the PPG Indy Car World Series (1989), and the 2001 FedEx Championship Series. He is a 3rd-generation member of the illustrious Andretti racing family. After he retired from active racing, he worked as the owner of the racing team Andretti Autosport, which has triumphed at four IndyCar Series championships and also won 5 Indianapolis 500 races, as of June 2020.
Born Name
Michael Mario Andretti
Nick Name
Michael

Sun Sign
Libra
Born Place
Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States
Residence
Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States
Nationality
Education
Michael, after his high school graduation, had attended Northampton Community College in his hometown of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Occupation
Professional Racing Driver (Retired), Racing Team Owner

Family
- Father – Mario Andretti (Former Professional Racing Driver, Formula One World Champion in 1978)
- Mother – Dee Ann Andretti (née Hoch) (d. 2018)
- Siblings – Jeff Andretti (Younger Brother) (Former Professional Racing Driver), Barbie Andretti (Younger Sister)
- Others – Alvise Luigi “Gigi” Andretti (Paternal Grandfather) (Farm Administrator), Rina Andretti (Paternal Grandmother), Aldo Andretti (Paternal Uncle), Anna Maria (Paternal Aunt), MaryJo Andretti-Dial (Cousin), Mark Andretti (Cousin), Adam Andretti (Cousin) (Former Professional Racing Driver), John Andretti (Cousin) (Former Professional Racing Driver) (d. 2020), Nancy Andretti (Cousin-in-Law), Jarett Andretti (Nephew) (Professional Racing Driver), Marta Krupa (Daughter-in-Law) (Model, Actress), Miranda Andretti (Niece), Isabella Andretti (Niece), Andrea Andretti (Paternal Great Grandfather), Anna Ghersa (Paternal Great Grandmother)
Formula One Teams
Michael has raced for –
- Marlboro McLaren (1993)
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 7 in or 170 cm
Weight
81 kg or 178.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Michael has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
He is of Italian descent.

Hair Color
Salt-and-Pepper
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Mildly stocky frame
- Center-parted, wavy hair
- Sports a goatee
- Affable smile
- Sports a Mullett

Michael Andretti Facts
Featured Image by Michael Andretti / Instagram
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