24 June 1911 
Cancer 
Juan Manuel Fangio,
Race Car Driver,
Argentina
Before glory
He left school early to become an auto mechanic, which led to a racing career.
About Juan Manuel Fangio
A pioneer of open-wheel racing, he was the greatest racer in the early years of Formula One.
Family Life
He was never married, but had one unrecognized son with girlfriend Andrea Buerret.
Friends and colleagues
His five World Championship of Drivers set a record that lasted 46 years, before being broken by Michael Schumacher.
Fast facts
He was dominant in Formula One, winning 24 of his 52 races, and capturing the World Championship of Drivers a whopping five times.
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