GREATEST RACES #9: Juan Manuel Fangio scares himself en route to victory – 1957 German Grand Prix

The 24th and final victory in Formula 1 for Juan Manuel Fangio was arguably his finest hour, the Argentinian going so fast that he frightened even himself…

Sep 04, 2025 1:54pm UTC

To mark F1's 75th anniversary celebrations, F1.com is counting down the sport's 25 greatest races with a new feature every week. While you may not agree with the order, we hope you enjoy the stories of these epic races that have helped make this sport what it is today. You can read the introduction to the series and see the list of races here.

Coming in at No. 9 is the 1957 German Grand Prix, where five-time World Champion Juan Manuel Fangio showcased his mesmerizing skill as he "conquered" the Nurburgring.