Juan Manuel Fangio

The 'Maestro' won five World Championships in the 1950s, a record that stood for 46 years, driving for four different manufacturers (Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Mercedes, Ferrari). His peerless car control and strategic intelligence, coupled with a staggering 46.15% win rate (the highest in history), define his legend. Fangio triumphed in an era of immense danger, mastering vastly different machinery. His elegance, sportsmanship, and sheer effectiveness make him the benchmark of the sport's foundational period, revered by all who followed.