Juan Fangio

Juan Fangio

athlete Argentina

Juan Fangio was an Argentine racing driver, renowned for his exceptional skills and strategic acumen in Formula 1 during the 1950s. Often referred to as 'El Maestro', he secured five World Championships and remains a legendary figure in motorsport history. His name has become synonymous with speed and precision, inspiring a unique vernacular in Australia where the term 'fang' is used to describe high-speed driving.

Born on Jun 24, 1911 (113 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
17,359
Power
939$
Sentiment
9.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Australia 1 9.00 0.07% +0% 25,499,884 17,359 $1,380,000 939$
Totals 1 25,499,884 17,359 $1,380,000 939$
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Recent Mentions

Australia Australia: Juan Fangio, dubbed El Maestro, bagged 24 career wins across the 1950s, bequeathing his name to local hoons and billycart kids. 9

The Sydney Morning Herald: Why your chippy has a ‘toolbox’ and bullet trains ‘fang it’