Juan Manuel Fangio

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was Juan Manuel Fangio born?June 24, 1911
2. Where was Juan Manuel Fangio born?Balcarce, Argentina
3. When did Juan Manuel Fangio die?July 17, 1995 (age 84)
4. What is the formula one career?1950-1958 (51 starts, 24 wins, 29 pole positions, 5 World Championships)
5. What is the most celebrated race?1957 German Grand Prix victory at the Nürburgring
6. Who was Juan Manuel Fangio?Juan Manuel Fangio was an Argentine race car driver who became the fastest and most famous driver in Formula One history. He won five world championships and was known for his calm, smart driving.

Formula One World Championship: The highest international tier of single-seater auto racing, governed by the FIA.
Constructor: A company that designs and builds racing cars for competition.
Nürburgring Nordschleife: A notoriously demanding and lengthy race track in Germany, often called the 'Green Hell'.
Sportsmanship: Fair and honorable behavior in sports, showing respect for opponents and the rules.