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1958 - Grand Prix of Argentina

The history of Formula One has its roots in the European Grand Prix motor racing of the 1920s and 1930s. However, the foundation of Formula One began in 1946 with the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile's (FIA) standardisation of rules. A World Drivers' Championship followed in 1950.

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1958 - Grand Prix of Argentina

Race Name - Grand Prix of Argentina
Date - 1/19/1958
Race Track - Autodromo Oscar Alfredo Galvez
Number of Starting Cars - 10
Laps Run - 80
Pole Winner Juan Manuel Fangio
Average Race Speed - 134.558 kph
Lead Changes - 4 Leader(s) with 4 Lead Changes
Lap Leader - Stirling Moss
Race Number - 1


Fin St Driver Sponsor (Owner) Chassis Engine
1 7 Stirling Moss Rob Walker Racing Team Cooper T43 Climax 2.0 L4
2 5 Luigi Musso Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari Dino 246 Ferrari 143
3 2 Mike Hawthorn Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari Dino 246 Ferrari 143
4 1 Juan Manuel Fangio Scuderia Sud Americana Maserati 250F Maserati 2.5 L6
5 4 Jean Behra Ken Kavanagh Maserati 250F Maserati 2.5 L6
6 8 Harry Schell Joakim Bonnier Racing Team Maserati 250F Maserati 2.5 L6
7 6 Carlos Menditguy Scuderia Sud Americana Maserati 250F Maserati 2.5 L6
8 9 Paco Godia Paco Godia Maserati 250F Maserati 2.5 L6
9 10 Horace Gould Horace Gould Maserati 250F Maserati 2.5 L6
10 3 Peter Collins Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari Dino 246 Ferrari 143