Mario Andretti: A Letter To My Younger Self

The 1978 F1 world champion looks back on his remarkable career recounting the moments that built his character on and off the track.
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[@FightingTorque411]

I love these views into the humans behind the racing drivers. I didn't know most of Andretti's pre-F1 story and this has given me a new level of respect for him. Forza Mario!

[@GECKOZFTW]

So glad Mario is still with us. A great driver with a good heart, who spawned many other great drivers with his surname.

[@DavidLand91]

Mario is awesome. What a great ambassador for the sport!

[@wolfzwantspie4631]

An absolute Legend... Happy birthday man! Cheers!!

[@KDad514]

Man I sure do miss Nazareth Speedway. I could hear the cars from my house. Happy Birthday Champ.

[@maxpower2377]

4:41 Hope you're listening Alonso.

[@shiny9219]

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[@bymafia2606]

LOL

[@ack434]

McLaren and Alonso fucked up. Even if Honda gave a poor engine, it isn't completely their fault. This is coming from a McLaren fan myself.

[@maxpower2377]

@@shiny9219 Basically Alonso (and McLaren) have destroyed any good connections with Honda. This led him to not getting a competitive ride for this year's Indy 500 with Andretti Autosport. Also it seems Alonso has pretty much burned all brides that could potentially lead to a competitive return to F1.

[@rockzs74r]

@@maxpower2377 Alonso didn't only burn the connection there. He Destroyed the relationship with Red Bull in 2009. When he insist on getting a short contract. Using Red Bull as a stop gap before joining Ferrari in 2010. Red Bull obviously feeling insulted by this, promote Sebastian Vettel instead He burn the bridge with Ferrari in 2015 when he break the contract and go to McLaren.

[@linkb7]

One of the best racers ever love you mario

[@anto.gualtieri]

A fantastic men, a legend

[@weirdesttime5976]

those kinda videos r so inspiring, every time I watch them I feel like I can do anything. Be great out there, we don't have so much time.

[@mariodriessen9740]

I've always been a fan of Mario Andretti. I was a little kid back then, so I could be proud of my name. When people hear my name nowadays, they think about an irritating plumber with a moustache and a brother called Luigi. But seriously, this man could race everything with four wheels, an engine and a steering wheel and he 'd win.

[@danielbare6252]

He was in a refugee camp, never knew that

[@simoneghilardini5211]

Auguri Mario. I hope to see also "A letter to my younger self" with Arturo Merzario on this channel one day.

[@UnimatrixOne]

The hero who helped saveing Niki Lauda? Yeah!

[@simoneghilardini5211]

And also with a lot of victories in sports car championship (forerunner of WEC) with Ferrari and Alfa Romeo. Second at Le Mans in 1973 and at the 1000 km of Nürburgring with Ferrari. Third at Daytona 24h, winner at the 1000km of Monza and at Targa Florio @@UnimatrixOne

[@BeCaffe]

I'm a big fan of this legend. Found his biography amongst other books in my grandpa's house. You can feel the passion to motorsport in between the lines.

[@KEY-co4fg]

Happy birthday legend ❤️

[@SATO_FD2R]

Happy Birthday Legend! Also here is a Shameless plug, *_GO HONDA!_*

[@Nico-9138]

Mario Andretti among others, true legends of another era... beautiful video, thank you Champion

[@tadhg1959]

The epitome of class!!! A fine gentlemen and more importantly, a great human being. Viva, Mario...

[@lorddrac_dontaskmetodance]

Mario Andretti is the greatest racing legend of all time: Change my mind.

[@totowolffofficial]

Changed your mind. That's how great I am.

[@lorddrac_dontaskmetodance]

@@totowolffofficial all you do is sit pretty. You ain't race nor built no car.

[@lorddrac_dontaskmetodance]

@@user-zv8qg1co4z exactly my point.

[@reisanibal1]

Bruce McLaren

[@jontyjames9121]

Nah you’re good with that

[@nikolasschuhbauer]

Hi is and will always be a Legend #marioandretti

[@skykingusa]

Thanks for posting this. It's always interesting to see how some of these experienced people reflect back on their careers and lives.

[@hombrealfisti3997]

Thank you Uncle Mario..........happy birthday to you as well! You're the reason I started watching motor sport as a young kid. A true RACING GOD! 🏁

[@atoner8771]

Happy birthday Mario. One of the best racers of all time.

[@elvzwoods]

My Dad's, and subsequently my favorite driver. We got to meet him at a tire shop in Prescott Valley, AZ just a couple of years before my dad died. Great day!

[@tommasoberti9448]

The f1 channel is the best you tube 's channel

[@paolopizzi6476]

Beautiful Legend ❤️❤️

[@thetitleister9677]

I love these videos! More please!

[@Jack-ub7bp]

A true legend an amazing man and driver i had the privilege to watch him at Monza in 82 magic

[@DrColoso]

Mario.... Is....... MAESTRO!!!!!!!

[@targaflorio3239]

Absolutely beautiful. What a wonderful tribute to one of the greats.

[@143yaknow]

This is so beautiful, I love you Mario

[@luisasanza5743]

"...enjoy every minute of it."

[@CaseyFinSF]

We enjoyed watching you bloom like a sunflower under the spotlight of the sun.... Thank you for staying true to yourself and bringing joy to the fans who followed you and your son.... you were special. You are special. You will always be special to racing.🍻

[@ognjennovakov9355]

What a great gentleman,true old school, humble and down to earth. Champion Mario!

[@alexlamas6324]

My 1st and greatest F1 hero. I got into F1 as a kid because he was the American on the grid (I'm from NYC) but kept watching F1 because he was so amazing! Thank you Mario for giving decades of Formula 1 passion! You truly are a racing god!

[@sergiodavid5025]

Grande Mario Andretti,fue el impulsor de la F1 en USA. Me encanta este tipo de videos.

[@AbhilashGupta33]

Wow this resonated with me so much cause I am about to start my career in motorsports too, and I have been through same conditions as Mario here. Thanx for bringing this video to us F1.

[@mr.sisterfister9278]

Huge respect for this incredible story and way up to the top!

[@tonyalfieri9646]

Mario I believe that you are and have experienced a great and fruitful life. Your wisdom to yourself and all that follow in your footsteps is profound , powerful and humbling. Men of your stature are few and far between. Your a living legend. Make me proud to be of Italian decent. God bless.

[@kappapriest2628]

This is the best thing on the channel, I hope more will come :)

[@jazzie6897]

This made me tear up... happy birthday Mario!!

[@crusherbmx]

This was great, I already know his story, but hearing him talk like this was amazing!

[@Anits1989]

What an absolute legend! I love Mario. He has done so much for motorsport and especially racing in America.

[@kristianbubanov]

More of these plz

[@Zombine2514]

Truly inspiring

[@juxtarepublic6106]

This is inspirational, one of the greatest, not just in motorsport. Salut

[@MaistoHelix]

He didn't get things on a Silver platter, he worked hard to achieve what he did and he has a huge respect from where he is coming from..

[@777smuki]

Thank you Mario, the best fatherly advice 👏🏼

[@henrygentles1894]

A great Champion and in almost every arena and class of Motorsport too!! A Drivers driver!

[@annurdesnozasyarif]

Happy birthday Mario Andretti 🎂🎁🎉

[@e.abrahamovich8981]

I chocked up viewing this. What a legend.

[@UGRRetribution]

A legend is always a legend. And he is one on both sides of the sea.

[@stophammertimestable]

yes yes yes ....mr. Andrettii. I have so much respect for you. God bless you!!

[@es7826]

Love you man

[@KierzYT]

Please do more of these (for non-champions of the 50s/60s/70s/80s too!)

[@bodieofci5418]

Have met this amazing man. He was wonderful.

[@moniquelee3623]

Along with Gilles Villeneuve, Mario Andretti is certainly the likeable and most authentic man in the history of motorsport. His modest origins certainly have a lot to do with it. Long life to his person. Répondre

[@markfairbairn1769]

The people’s Champion, the definitive LEGEND of world Motorsport is Mario!

[@klaseronen7535]

I admire Mario greatly. What a wise, humble and kind gentleman he is.

[@gwc1410]

Happy Birthday Mario. I enjoyed your F1 racing, and I have models of your Lotus 78 and 79 on display. It doesn't get much better than that.

[@Viscount_Castlereagh]

Wow, this is powerful.

[@bunkyspunkmeyer]

Pure class!!!

[@pasclo85]

Happy Birthday Mario! Nothing but respect.

[@ajkylen]

Dear Mario you where are child hood hero and you are still everybody’s hero we still talk about you before are race we keep telling each other my brother and I we must drive smart and smooth to be successful thank you and your family for all the memories you have shared god bless you and your family thank you again.

[@Kevin-qc9fe]

Happy Birthday Mario you legend.

[@ironpatriot2675]

Happy birthday!! ✋

[@AstoriaGaming]

What a lovely man

[@sickbale]

What a *LEGEND*

[@justindesilets3526]

This gave me chills! #wewantmore

[@alessiomagliulo5852]

Happy Birthday Mario

[@karolcarolos]

Thanks a grate Driver!

[@MCR7AS_]

Happy Birthday Mario! You're a legend! :)

[@RhysC-ve5te]

Legend

[@GeorgeOrakan]

These people weren't only racing drivers. They were bloody gladiators.

[@chrisalthorp4771]

Met him a few years ago in Calgary of all places. Really good guy...

[@TugaAvenger]

I'm trying to think of a proper way to commend Mario for his extraordinary life, but there's really no words good enough for it. So all I can say is, happy birthday champ.

[@criteriumgaming9457]

People like Mario Andrreti,Nigel Mansell,Alain Prost and Nelson Piquet who are still alive, are missed from current Formula 1 paddocks.

[@blvckninja]

Happy birthday you legend! The real example of the American dream!

[@paroctack]

God bless mario

[@TherealLorinser]

I love everything Mario said.

[@bobimortais]

This reminds a lot of Player's Tribune. Nice.

[@Kes_91]

One of the true legends of not just F1 but in all of Motorsport, happy birthday Mario!!!

[@rick.05]

Mario was a magic driver, the best driver ever from the US

[@braianshquti7599]

Technically he is italian but ... ok

[@rick.05]

As an italian, i say, he's half italian and half american

[@blindplayer7168]

YES

[@seb6603]

Mario Andretti🙏🏻

[@zardinho]

4:54 just a bunch of legends

[@danielmelo7146]

Happy birthday to one of greatest race car drivers of all time.

[@angelosantaniello4113]

Fantastico

[@tonyhantingtony6006]

Sei un mito Mario auguri di buon compleanno !!

[@giulianofrizzo]

Mario Andretti = Legend

[@reflector0157]

As a American. I really respect Mario Andretti.

[@joeysantiago1572]

Hey Mario! The andrettis live in my hometown.

[@dandy1315]

Hi i am love Formula 1

[@miahaskurti4539]

Be Ok!

[@MrAykut23]

4:14 What a great shot

[@marcogiorgini3211]

#Legend

[@dglesterhardunkichud7860]

It is so sad he is not a bigger celebrity in the US

[@jacksalami9945]

Self made man with an incredible legacy

[@theburningracingline4051]

I love this ... becuas i want to be f1 racer 🔥😌

[@rockzs74r]

Mario never celebrated his world Championship. There is no donuts, wild celebrations with his loved ones. He just went home and hoping his teammate will survive to see the team success

[@bv5000]

Happy birthday....G.O.A.T