Juan-Manuel Fangio

Juan-Manuel Fangio, 1950. Copyright LAT Photographic (www.latphoto.co.uk), 2010. Used with permission.

Juan-Manuel Fangio, 1950. Copyright LAT Photographic 2010. Used with permission.

Born:

24 Jun 1911
Balcarce, Buenos Aires

 Juan Manuel Fangio. Copyright LAT Photographic (www.latphoto.co.uk), 2010. Used with permission.

Juan Manuel Fangio. Copyright LAT Photographic 2010. Used with permission.

Died:

17 Jul 1995
Buenos Aires

Nationality:

Argentina

Grands Prix:

51 (1950-1958)

Indy 500s:

0 (1958)

The legendary driver, arguably the greatest of them all, died after a long illness. He was a roving ambassador for the sport and Mercedes until just a few months before his death.

Biography last updated 24 Jan 2010