The Stats
Age: Died Aged 84 | GPs: 51 | Titles: 5 | Wins: 24 | Poles: 29 | Podiums: 35
| Full Name | Juan Manuel Fangio |
| Date of Birth | 24/06/11 |
| Place of Birth | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Teams | Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Mercedes, Ferrari |
| First Entry | Britain 50 |
| First Podium | Monaco 50 |
| First Win | Monaco 50 |
| Last Win | Germany 57 |
| Last Podium | Italy 57 |
| Last Entry | France 58 |
| Most Successful Track | Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez, Argentina | 4 wins |
The Bio
Many consider Juan Manuel Fangio to be the greatest driver of all time. In seven full Formula 1 seasons – he missed one recovering from a nearly fatal injury – he was world champion five times, with four different teams, and runner-up twice.
In his 51 grands prix he started from the front row 48 times and set 23 fastest race laps en route to 35 podium finishes, 24 of them victories. His superlative track record was achieved by some of the greatest displays of skill and daring ever seen. Fangio did it all with style, grace, nobility and a sense of honour never seen before or since.
The Photos
