Grandiose
The 1957 German Grand Prix is regarded by many as one of the greatest Formula 1 races of all time and Juan Manuel Fangio’s finest drive, on the mighty 22 km circuit called Nürburgring Norschleife. It was Fangio’s fourth victory out of seven races in the season contested by Formula 1 cars – excluding the Indianapolis 500, in which only US drivers competed, using USAC Championship cars.
Furthermore, due to the number of points he had accumulated in the season (34 to Luigi Musso’s 16), his victory mathematically clinched Fangio’s fifth World Championship title, with two races to go. The race was also notable for being Fangio’s 24th and last victory in F1.
Pictures above and under: A huge crowd is ready for the start. Notice the 4-3-4 grid, and what a grid! On the first row we recognise: Fangio (Maserati), Hawthorn (Ferrari), Behra (Maserati) and Collins (Ferrari). On the second row: Brooks (Vanwall), Schell (Maserati), Moss (Vanwall). Third row: Musso (Ferrari), Lewis-Evans (Vanwall), Gregory (Maserati), Herrmann (Maserati). For those who were there that day, it was unforgettable!
