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Juan Manuel Fangio

Juan Manuel Fangio
  • Name: Juan Manuel Fangio
  • Birthday: 1911-06-24
  • Place of birth: Balcarce, Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Popularity: 1.263
Biography: 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.... Read More

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Title Release date
A Life of Speed: The Juan Manuel Fangio Story   as  Self (archive footage) 2020-03-20
Weekend of a Champion   as  Himself 2013-10-09
A Star Named Ayrton Senna   as  Self 1998-02-15
Fangio: Una vita a 300 all'ora   as  Himself 1980-01-01
O Fabuloso Fittipaldi   as  Self 1973-01-01
Turismo de carretera 1968-06-27
A Tribute to Fangio   as  Contributor 1959-01-01
Buenos Aires in Relief 1954-03-08
Fangio, el demonio de las pistas 1950-11-15