The Andretti family is mourning the loss of Dee Ann Andretti, wife of 1978 Formula 1 World Champion and Indy 500 winner Mario Andretti.
Dee Ann passed away on Tuesday at the age of 76.
Mario Andretti married Dee Ann Hoch in November 1961, shortly before the racing legend's career was set alight.
While her support for her husband was unwavering throughout his outstanding career, Dee Ann remained in the background, out of racing's shimmering limelight.
Dee Ann and Mario became the foundation however of a racing dynasty, with sons Michael and Jeff embarking on their own motorsport careers, and grandson Marco following in their wake.
