Juan Fangio
born 24 Jun 1911 · raced 1950–1958
51Races
24Wins12th all-time
35Podiums
26Polesjoint 11th all-time
41Top 10s
1.85Avg Position
1.78Avg Grid Pos
5Driver Titles3rd all-time
Juan Manuel Fangio, often considered one of the greatest drivers in history, dominated the early years of the Formula 1 World Championship. His remarkable consistency and adaptable driving style allowed him to secure an unprecedented five world titles with four different manufacturers. Known for his tactical prowess and ability to preserve his car, Fangio competed in only 51 races, yet achieved 24 wins, 35 podiums, and 26 pole positions. His enduring legacy lies in his pure driving talent and unparalleled championship success during a golden era of motorsport.
All-time records
Where Juan Fangio ranks in the all-time Formula 1 record books.
- 1st in Best F1 Points per Race Average (16.80 points per race)
- 1st in Highest F1 Win Percentage (47.1% %)
- 3rd in Most Dominant F1 Seasons (75.0% %)
- 3rd in Most F1 Drivers’ Championships (5 titles)
- 3rd in Oldest F1 Race Winners (46y 41d)
- =6th in Closest F1 Race Finishes (+0.100s seconds)
Top Teams
Team | Wins | Podiums | Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maserati | 7 | 12 | 99.5 | 19 |
| Mercedes | 8 | 10 | 81.14 | 12 |
| Alfa Romeo | 6 | 8 | 64 | 13 |
| Ferrari | 3 | 5 | 34.5 | 7 |
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Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nürburgring | 3 | 7.8 | 5 |
| Circuit de Monaco | 2 | 6.13 | 4 |
| Reims-Gueux | 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | 4 | 5.67 | 6 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 3 | 5 | 7 |
| Circuit Bremgarten | 2 | 4.88 | 4 |
| Silverstone Circuit | 1 | 4.63 | 5 |
| Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 3 | 4.5 | 6 |
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Points are Grand Prix points as awarded at the time (sprints excluded); average points are per race started.
Most-shared teammates. Each link opens their head-to-head.
- Nino Farina13 shared races · Compare with Nino Farina (1951)
- Karl Kling10 shared races · Compare with Karl Kling (1954)
- Felice Bonetto10 shared races · Compare with Felice Bonetto (1953)
- Harry Schell7 shared races · Compare with Harry Schell (1957)
- Eugenio Castellotti7 shared races · Compare with Eugenio Castellotti (1956)
- Jean Behra6 shared races · Compare with Jean Behra (1957)
19582 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Grand Prix | Maserati | 8 | P4 | 3 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Maserati | 1 | P4 | 4 |
Earlier seasons1950–1957 (7 seasons)▾
19577 races, 4 wins▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Maserati | 4 | P2 | 6 |
| Pescara Grand Prix | Maserati | 1 | P2 | 6 |
| German Grand Prix | Maserati | 1 | P1 | 9 |
| British Grand Prix | Maserati | 4 | Engine | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Maserati | 1 | P1 | 8 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Maserati | 1 | P1 | 9 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Maserati | 2 | P1 | 8 |
19567 races, 3 wins▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 7 | P2 | 3 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 | P8 | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 | P1 | 9 |
| British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | P1 | 8 |
| French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 | P4 | 4 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 | Transmission | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ferrari | 9 | P2 | 4 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 | P4 | 1.5 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | P1 | 5 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 | Fuel pump | 0 |
19556 races, 4 wins▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Mercedes | 1 | P1 | 8 |
| British Grand Prix | Mercedes | 2 | P2 | 6 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Mercedes | 1 | P1 | 8 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Mercedes | 2 | P1 | 9 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Mercedes | 1 | Transmission | 1 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Mercedes | 3 | P1 | 9 |
19548 races, 6 wins▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Grand Prix | Mercedes | 2 | P3 | 4 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Mercedes | 1 | P1 | 8 |
| Swiss Grand Prix | Mercedes | 2 | P1 | 9 |
| German Grand Prix | Mercedes | 1 | P1 | 8 |
| British Grand Prix | Mercedes | 1 | P4 | 3.14 |
| French Grand Prix | Mercedes | 1 | P1 | 8 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Maserati | 1 | P1 | 9 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Maserati | 3 | P1 | 8 |
19538 races, 1 win▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Maserati | 2 | P1 | 9 |
| Swiss Grand Prix | Maserati | 1 | P4 | 1.5 |
| Swiss Grand Prix | Maserati | 10 | Engine | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Maserati | 2 | P2 | 6 |
| British Grand Prix | Maserati | 4 | P2 | 6 |
| French Grand Prix | Maserati | 4 | P2 | 7 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Maserati | 10 | Accident | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Maserati | 1 | Engine | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Maserati | 2 | Axle | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Maserati | 2 | Transmission | 0 |
19517 races, 3 wins▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 2 | P1 | 9 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 1 | Engine | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 3 | P2 | 7 |
| British Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 2 | P2 | 6 |
| French Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 7 | P1 | 5 |
| French Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 1 | P11 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 1 | P9 | 1 |
| Swiss Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 1 | P1 | 9 |
19506 races, 3 wins▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 7 | Engine | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 1 | Gearbox | 1 |
| French Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 1 | P1 | 9 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 2 | P1 | 8 |
| Swiss Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 1 | Engine | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 1 | P1 | 9 |
| British Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 3 | Oil leak | 0 |