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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Aldo Andretti</span> American racing driver (1940–2020)

Aldo Andretti was an American racing driver and entrepreneur, the twin brother of Mario Andretti and the father of John Andretti and Adam Andretti. He was the uncle of Michael Andretti and Jeff Andretti, great-uncle of Marco Andretti, and grandfather of Jarett Andretti. Aldo and Mario were identical twins.

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