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Quote by Juan Manuel Fangio

“When I first came out of Argentina to Europe, the flight took 36 hours. Now it takes 12 hours, and the world is still shrinking.”

Quote by Juan Manuel Fangio

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Juan Manuel Fangio

Juan Manuel Fangio, an Argentine race car driver, is hailed as one of the greatest race car drivers of the 20th century. Born on June 24, 1911, and passing away on July 17, 1995, Fangio achieved remarkable success in the racing world, winning five world championship titles and becoming one of the most successful drivers in F1 history. more

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