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Mario Andretti: 45 years since 78’s glory and grief

Mario Andretti: 45 years since 78’s glory and grief

F1 Beyond The Grid vor 2 Jahren

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In 1978, racing against some of the best drivers in Formula 1
history, Mario Andretti became World Champion. His victory was a
long-held dream, but it was darkened by the death of his
teammate. Looking back 45 years, Mario remembers a season of
intense emotions.

He tells Tom Clarkson about his preparations for racing in
Europe, his relationship with his visionary team boss, Colin
Chapman, and how he made changes to the set-up of his Lotus to
gain a crucial advantage over his rivals. Mario shares his
memories of battling brake problems to win the championship at
Monza, then learning that his teammate and close friend Ronnie
Peterson had lost his life after a crash. Plus, Mario picks out
the current F1 drivers who impress him most and remembers F1’s
previous races in Las Vegas in the early 1980s.