FULL TRANSCRIPT: Read every word from Mario Andretti's Beyond The Grid interview
In 1978, racing against some of the best drivers in Formula 1 history, Mario Andretti became Formula 1 world champion with Lotus.
The Italian-born American is this week’s guest on our Beyond The Grid podcast, and you can read every word from his interview with host Tom Clarkson in the transcript below, listen to the episode in the audio player, or head here to catch it on your preferred platform.
Unlock exclusive F1 content and more with F1 Unlocked. Totally free.
Membership gets you closer with:
Curated insider content
Live like an F1 insider with exclusive access and VIP experiences
Member benefits, rewards and offers
Next Up
Related Articles
/GENERAL%20CROP%20-%202025-10-18T195616.559.webp)
Stroll hit with five-place grid penalty in Austin
TremayneHow F1 returned to America 25 years ago/GENERAL%20CROP%20-%202025-10-18T231355.210.webp)
AS IT HAPPENED: Verstappen takes United States GP pole
FIA post-Qualifying press conference – United States
HighlightsWatch the Qualifying action as Verstappen takes US GP pole/GENERAL%20CROP%20-%202025-10-19T004206.239.webp)
Verstappen explains missed final lap in US GP Qualifying