Juan Manuel Fangio

Born: 1911-06-24

Juan Manuel Fangio, born on June 24, 1911, in Balcarce, Argentina, was one of the most celebrated drivers in the history of Formula 1. Known as "El Maestro," Fangio won five Formula 1 World Championships during the 1950s, a record that stood for nearly 50 years. His career spanned several teams, including Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz, and Maserati, each of which he led to victory. Fangio's racing style was characterized by remarkable precision, skill, and strategic brilliance, allowing him to dominate an era when safety was minimal and the sport was particularly dangerous. His dedication to physical fitness and technical understanding of race cars set new standards for drivers. Fangio retired from racing in 1958 with an exceptional win rate, having won 24 out of 52 races he entered. He continued to be involved in motorsports and served as an ambassador for Argentine automotive interests until his passing on July 17, 1995, in Buenos Aires. Fangio remains a legend and an enduring influence on the sport of racing.


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Ferrari: Race to Immortality

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Released: 2017-11-03

The late 1950s were known as golden years in the world of motor racing, champions were made and...

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A Life of Speed: The Juan Manuel Fangio Story

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Released: 2020-03-20

Juan Manuel Fangio was the Formula One king, winning five world championships in the early 1950s...

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A Star Named Ayrton Senna

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Released: 1998-02-15

The Official Film of Brazil's greatest Formula One driver, Ayrton Senna, who's sudden death in...

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Weekend of a Champion

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Released: 2013-10-09

Filmmaker Roman Polanski spends a weekend with world champion driver Jackie Stewart as he...

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Buenos Aires in Relief

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Released: 1954-03-08

First Argentine film in 3D, which includes various aerial and panoramic shots, where you can see...

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Fangio, el demonio de las pistas

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Released: 1950-11-15

Based on the career of Juan Manuel Fangio, an Argentine motorist who, in his first season in...

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Turismo de carretera

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Released: 1968-06-27

A young mechanic ventures into motorcycle racing, but then decides to compete in motorsport...

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O Fabuloso Fittipaldi

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Released: 1973-01-01

Documentary about race car driver Emerson Fittipaldi

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Fangio: Una vita a 300 all'ora

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Released: 1980-01-01

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