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: 0.722
  • 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 the World. It cemented his reputation both within the sport, and his native Brazil, as a legend. The film looks at his life and career using archive footage and featuring revealing interviews with the man, as well as those who knew him well; friends, family and competitors. It also shows how the Ayrton Senna Foundation, set up in his honor, is working to help under privileged and street-bound children in his native Brazil using sport as an incentive to learn. Written by Oliver Warman.

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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 extraordinarily rare glimpse into the life of a gifted athlete at the height of his powers. "Re-cut and restored" version of the original "Weekend Of A Champion (1972)", with a 2011 post-film discussion between Jackie Stewart and Roman Polanski (begins at approx 71:15 minutes).

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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

    7.2 2020 HD

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

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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 then between 1951 and 1958 he would obtain five world titles in Formula 1, driving with Mercedes Benz, Maserati, Alfa Romeo and Ferrari.

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  • 2017
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    Ferrari: Race to Immortality

    Ferrari: Race to Immortality

    7.1 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 those of Enzo Ferrari’s Scuderia. Based on Chris Nixon’s bestselling biography Mon Ami Mate, Ferrari: Race to Immortality tells the story of the loves and losses, triumphs and tragedy of a turbulent era that shook the motor racing world.

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  • 1973
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    1973 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review

    1973 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review

    1 1973 HD

    Formula One 1973 Review - Reign of Stewart is the DVD review of the 1973 Formula 1 season. This was the year when the legendary Jackie Stewart was crowned as F1 champion for the third and final time. Jackie Stewart had won the Formula One championship in 1971 but Emerson Fittipaldi was the reigning champion. At the start of the 1973 F1 season there was no question regarding his intention, Jackie Stewart wanted his title back. It was Fittipaldi who laid down the gauntlet, winning three out of the first four races. However, Stewart refused to buckle under pressure, and consistent displays of driving genius with the Tyrrell wondercar brought him right back into contention. By the halfway point of the season, Stewart led the Championship by a single point.

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  • 2004
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    The History of Motor Racing 1950s - A Golden Decade

    The History of Motor Racing 1950s - A Golden Decade

    1 2004 HD

    The 1950s were a magnificent era in which motor racing truly 'came of age'. It was during this golden decade that some of the world’s most influential manufacturers and drivers made their mark, leaving us with an extensive archive of dazzling technical innovation and exciting characters. Join motoring historian Neville Hay as he recalls the major stepping stones of this memorable period with a wealth of facts, anecdotes, interviews and glorious racing footage. Featuring Ascari, Fangio, Moss, Hawthorn, Collins and Musso with Ferrari, Mercedes, Lancia and Maserati.

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  • 1987
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    Sacrée Soirée

    Sacrée Soirée

    5.1 1987 HD

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