Fangio scorches to home win in Buenos Aires

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On this day in 1955, the great Juan Manuel Fangio vanquished his rivals and the scorching temperatures to triumph in his home Grand Prix in Buenos Aires with Mercedes.

Fangio qualified third for an incredibly taxing race that left the then two-time F1 world champion and countryman Roberto Mieres as the only two drivers able to complete the three-and-a-half-hour race without handing their car to another driver!

Later on, Fangio would add another trio of wins - in Belgium, the Netherlands and in Italy - to make it title number three at the end of the season.

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.