Fangio

American

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

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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Going into the grand prix, Argentine Fangio led Italian Fagioli by two points and Farina, another Italian, by four.

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

It was also the fourth most expensive F1 car ever sold - the world record was set in February when a Mercedes 'streamliner' raced by Sir Stirling Moss and Juan Manuel Fangio went for £42.75m.

From BBC • May 24, 2025

Coming into the Super Bowl, Mahomes had faced a Fangio defense eight times — and won all eight.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2025

“He had to play more — and we’ve done that,” Fangio said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2025

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