Juan Manuel Fangio

Juan Manuel Fangio

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.

  • Title : Juan Manuel Fangio
  • Popularity : 0.573
  • Known For : Acting
  • Birthday : 1911-06-24
  • Place of Birth : Balcarce, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Juan Manuel Fangio Movies

  • 1998
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    A Star Named Ayrton Senna

    A Star Named Ayrton Senna

    5 1998 HD

    The Official Film of Brazil's greatest Formula One driver, Ayrton Senna, who's sudden death in the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix sent shock waves around...

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  • 1959
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    A Tribute to Fangio

    A Tribute to Fangio

    7 1959 HD

    A BAFTA award nominated documentary about five-times world champion Juan Manuel Fangio who retired from motor racing in 1958.

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  • 2013
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    Weekend of a Champion

    Weekend of a Champion

    6.3 2013 HD

    Filmmaker Roman Polanski spends a weekend with world champion driver Jackie Stewart as he attempts to win the 1971 Monaco Grand Prix, offering an...

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  • 1973
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    O Fabuloso Fittipaldi

    O Fabuloso Fittipaldi

    1 1973 HD

    Documentary about race car driver Emerson Fittipaldi

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  • 1980
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    Fangio: Una vita a 300 all'ora

    Fangio: Una vita a 300 all'ora

    1 1980 HD

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  • 1968
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    Turismo de carretera

    Turismo de carretera

    5.6 1968 HD

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

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  • 1954
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    Buenos Aires in Relief

    Buenos Aires in Relief

    7.3 1954 HD

    First Argentine film in 3D, which includes various aerial and panoramic shots, where you can see the most emblematic neighborhoods and monuments.

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  • 2020
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    A Life of Speed: The Juan Manuel Fangio Story

    A Life of Speed: The Juan Manuel Fangio Story

    7.3 2020 HD

    Juan Manuel Fangio was the Formula One king, winning five world championships in the early 1950s — before protective gear or safety features...

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  • 1950
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    Fangio, el demonio de las pistas

    Fangio, el demonio de las pistas

    1 1950 HD

    Based on the career of Juan Manuel Fangio, an Argentine motorist who, in his first season in Formula 1, in 1950, achieved the runner-up; and that...

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  • 2017
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    Ferrari: Race to Immortality

    Ferrari: Race to Immortality

    7.096 2017 HD

    The late 1950s were known as golden years in the world of motor racing, champions were made and lost on a Sunday, and no losses were greater than...

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