A nineteenth Indy500 for Marco Andretti in 2024

On May 26, Marco Andretti will compete in his nineteenth consecutive Indy500! The American will drive a… Andretti – logically – with MAPEI as main sponsor of the #98 Dallara. At 36 years old – 37 years old in March – the son of Michael Andretti (and grandson of Mario Andretti) will try his luck again at the Brickyard, he who has never won at Indianapolis despite a pole position (in 2020 ) and four podiums, including a 2nd place for his first participation in 2006.

A 19th registration made possible by MAPEI, a company specializing in construction chemicals. “It’s exciting to bring MAPEI into the Andretti family and give them their first experience of racing in IndyCar, said Michael Andretti, CEO of Andretti Global and Chairman of the Board of Directors. It is clear that MAPEI shares our passion for performance, which will be reflected in the objectives of our partnership. The Indianapolis 500 is a premier event, and we are honored to welcome a new brand as the presenting partner of the No. 98 car at the 500. »

In addition to being present at the Indianapolis 500, MAPEI will be the official partner of the No. 27 Andretti-Honda driven by Kyle Kirkwood throughout the 2024 IndyCar season.

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