Marco Andretti, grandson of racing legend Mario Andretti and son of Michael Andretti, has officially retired from professional motorsport as of October 29, 2025. The 38-year-old closed a 20-year IndyCar career marked by high hopes, intense competition, and memorable moments at the sport’s biggest stages.
Andretti burst onto the IndyCar scene in 2006, stepping up from a promising run in Indy Lights. In his rookie season, Marco came agonizingly close to winning the Indianapolis 500 a race his family holds sacred losing by the slimmest of margins to Sam Hornish Jr. He ran full-time through 2020, amassing two IndyCar wins, 20 podium finishes, and six poles over 253 starts.
While victories were rare, Marco’s tenacity never wavered. His best championship finish was fifth in 2013, and his consistent presence kept the Andretti name in the spotlight year after year. Despite scaling back after 2020 to part-time and focusing on the Indy 500, Marco remained dedicated to the sport until his recent decision to hang up his helmet.
His final Indy 500 in 2025 ended early with a crash, but Marco’s legacy endures. In his farewell statement, he reflected on racing his father in the closing laps of the 2006 Indy 500 and his multiple attempts at the win at “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” With 20 Indy 500 starts, he ranks 12th all time, a testament to endurance and passion.
Marco plans to shift focus to family life, business interests, and a memoir titled “Defending the Dynasty,” shedding light on his unique perspective navigating life inside motorsport’s most storied family.
His retirement signals a pause in the Andretti legacy at IndyCar’s pinnacle, but the name remains etched in racing history. Marco Andretti leaves behind a blend of perseverance, raw talent, and family pride a chapter closing with gratitude and respect for the sport that shaped him.