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Mario Andretti on his favourite cars, circuits, races and rivals

America's best-known racing driver is still flat out at 85 - we catch up with him to reflect on his astonishing life

Mario Andretti on his favourite cars, circuits, races and rivals
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Mario Andretti on his favourite cars, circuits, races and rivals

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