1957 F1 Season

The 1957 Formula One season, the 11th in the sport’s history, was marked by Juan Manuel Fangio’s exceptional performance, earning him his fifth World Championship, a record that stood until Michael Schumacher’s achievement in 2003. Fangio’s success came after switching to Maserati, while his former team, Ferrari, faced a difficult year with no race wins and the tragic loss of two drivers, Eugenio Castellotti and Alfonso de Portago.

The season opened in Argentina, with Fangio winning at Buenos Aires in a dominant 1-2-3-4 finish for Maserati. Stirling Moss, having moved from Maserati to Vanwall, won the Monaco Grand Prix, despite a challenging race that saw him crash early but recover to take the victory. The Indianapolis 500, as usual, did not feature F1 competitors due to differing regulations.

A notable highlight of the season was Fangio’s performance at the Nürburgring in Germany. Starting on pole, he fought back from a lengthy mid-race pit stop to overtake rivals on the penultimate lap, securing both the race win and his fifth World Championship. At the Pescara Grand Prix, Moss achieved another win for Vanwall, enduring tough conditions and a challenging field.

The Italian Grand Prix at Monza, raced only on the road circuit without the problematic concrete banking, was another key event. It showcased a fierce battle among the top teams, with Moss emerging victorious. The season concluded with Fangio and Moss as the dominant forces, winning all seven championship races between them.