Fangio's fifth title and greatest drive

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With Lewis Hamilton equalling the title tally of the great Juan Manuel Fangio, let's have a look back at how the Argentinean legend conquered his own fifth crown.

Fittingly, it came after a stunning drive - often labeled as the greatest in F1 history - delivered at the daunting Nurburgring at the 1957 German Grand Prix.

Fangio overcame a poor pitstop by his Maserati crew half-way through the grueling event to make up a one-minute deficit over the Ferrari of race leader Mike Hawthorn.

On the way he slashed his own track record at the circuit by a massive six seconds. He said afterwards: "I'd never driven like that before. And I knew I never would again".

That was F1 title #5 for Fangio done and dusted! And entered into the history books…

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.