Fangio

American

[fahn-jee-oh, fahng-hyaw] / ˈfɑn dʒiˌoʊ, ˈfɑŋ hjɔ /

noun

Juan Manuel 1911–1995, Argentine racing-car driver.

Fangio British

/ ˈfaŋxjo /

noun

Juan Manuel (xwan maˈnwɛl). 1911–95, Argentinian racing driver who won the World Championship five times between 1951 and 1957

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Fangio

Juan Manuel Fangio steers his Alfa Romeo around the hairpin during the first F1 world championship race in Monaco in 1950.

From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026

Only Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton, with seven titles each, and Juan Manuel Fangio, with five, have won more championships than Prost.

From BBC ● May 23, 2026

Fangio would go on to win five titles between 1951 and 1957 and is considered one of F1's all-time greats.

From BBC ● Dec. 1, 2025

The Eagles’ defense is suffocating and looks like a classic Vic Fangio unit across all three levels.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2025

He will once again scheme against Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2025

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