Formula 1 · 1978

Mario Andretti1978 season design


Illustration of the Mario Andretti 1978 season helmet
Illustration

The story

A silver and red helmet whose chevron came from the design of 1972 sponsor Viceroy, a red chevron outlined by gold stripes that Andretti changed to blue and wore for the rest of his career; sons Michael and Marco adapted the look.

Facts

Team
Lotus
Season
1978 · Formula 1
Round
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Event
Whole season
Designer
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Colours
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season design

Replicas

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Sources (2)
  1. Mario Andretti: 'I borrowed Rutherford's helmet. It's the only time it won on a road course!' - Motor Sport Magazine
  2. Mario Andretti - Wikipedia

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