A gifted driver, endowed with unfailing resistance and incredible foresight, an outstanding mechanic, a free spirit, a business leader…
Le Figaro
retraces the great moments in the life of the most respected racing driver in history.
A legend rewarded with five Formula 1 world championship titles and who inspired the expression "stop taking yourself for Fangio".
Legend has it that the best pilot in the world is unaware of himself.
Not quite.
He was born on June 24, 1911 in Balcarce, a town in the Argentine pampas located 400 km south of Buenos Aires and just known for the quality of its potatoes.
Coming from a family of Italian immigrants, the boy is called Juan Manuel Fangio.
Nothing predestines him to become a car champion and the most illustrious driver of all time.
The young Fangio grew up in the cult of football.
Endowed with great self-esteem, he spends more time in the field than on the school benches.
His curious way of kicking the ball from…
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