Aldo Andretti : 1940-2020

 


Aldo Andretti, brother to legendary racing driver Mario, and father of the late John Andretti passed away on December 30th. His death was the result of complications from the Covid-19 virus according to longtime motorsports writer Robin Miller. 

Mario Andretti said: "Aldo Andretti, my loving twin brother, my partner in crime and my faithful best friend every day of my life was called to heaven last night. "Half of me went with him. There is no eloquence. I'm shaken to my core." Our team shares our sympathies to the Andretti family. 

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