Fangio: The Life Behind the Legend

Gerald Donaldson

Oct 2012 · Random House

About this ebook

Juan Manuel Fangio's name is indelibly inscribed in the record books and many consider him to be the greatest driver in history.

It was 46 years before his record of five World Championships was beaten, but even now he is still remembered for an exceptional Formula 1 career which contained some of the greatest displays of skill and daring ever seen.

Few though know of his almost super-human exploits in epic South American road races that made competition at the pinnacle of motor sport seem like child's play.

Gerald Donaldson chronicles not only those arduous early competitions but also his long journey from humble origins in remote Argentina to the lofty heights of international celebrity.

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The life story of what some people refer to as the greatest Formula 1 driver of all time. The book takes you back to Fangio’s childhood and then you gradually get to know the man, who would race on roads in South America that are not much more that dirt track at over 100mph. You get to hear about the struggles of keeping the car on the road in very difficult conditions, Fangio repairing his own car, deaths of competitors around him, and much more. After reading this book, you will understand why Fangio really is, the greatest Formula 1 driver of all time.

About the author

Gerald Donaldson is one of the world's most highly regarded motor sport authors. He has written several books, among them highly acclaimed biographies of Gilles Villeneuve and Juan Manuel Fangio.