Juan Manuel Fangio, the idol and legend of Formula One will be honored

Juan Manuel Fangio is considered by specialists as one of the most outstanding drivers of all time. 70 years ago, the five-time world champion of Formula One obtained his first title in the maximum category of the Motoring and Argentina is preparing to pay a great tribute to its idol.

On November 9 and 10, different ceremonies of tribute to Juan Manuel Fangio, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of its first championship. The two cities of Buenos Aires will be joined by a caravan that will transport the remains of the great champion to the Museum that bears his name.

As expected, thousands of fans of the Formula One and the Motorsports lThey will come to the city to be part of this tribute. In addition, the Museum Juan Manuel Fangio will lend four of the cars that the “Chueco” used in life to immortalize the feat of this Argentine idol.

Among the cars that will hit the streets are the Chevrolet TC Coupe 39 with which it won three competitions in Argentina between 1947 and 1949, and the Ford V8 ’36 with which it debuted in 1938. It should be noted that spectators will also be able to see the exhibition of the vehicles at the Balcarce racetrack, which will also be part of the event in honor of to Juan Manuel Fangio.

This tribute will be attended by a friend and admirer of the Argentine idol, Jackie Stewart, triple world champion of Formula One. In addition, ex-drivers and riders will meet, as well-known businessmen and lovers of the Motoring Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of the Formula One.

World legend

Juan Manuel Fangio He was born on June 24, 1911 in the Buenos Aires city of Balcarce, 400 kilometers from Buenos Aires and his name is synonymous with speed and legend of the Motoring. In the 1950s, the Argentine dominated the Formula One and he still maintains records that no one could take away from him, just in 2003 his record as the top winner of the tournament was surpassed by the German Michael Schumacher.

Throughout its trajectory, Fangio he won 24 of the 51 races he ran, that is, 47%, a very favorable percentage for his time. In addition, in ten others it ranked second and in a third. In 1957 he was the oldest champion, at 46 years old and a year later he decided to retire from the category.