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