Start Monaco Grand Prix 1955 - Mercedes-Benz W196 Monoposto - #6 Stirling Moss/#2 JM. Fangio
Start Monaco Grand Prix 1955 - Mercedes-Benz W196 Monoposto - #6 Stirling Moss/#2 JM. Fangio
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The 1955 Monaco Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at Monaco on May 22, 1955. It was race 2 of 7 in the 1955.
Stirling Moss had been signed by Mercedes for the new season and Maserati had replaced him with Jean Behra. The Silver Arrows of Fangio and Moss dominated, running 1-2 until half distance, trailed by Ascari and Castellotti. At the halfway mark, Fangio retired with transmission trouble,giving the lead to Moss. Almost a lap ahead, a seemingly sure win for Moss was ended on Lap 80 when his Benz's engine blew.
The Monaco Grand Prix is a race on the Formula 1 calendar. It is held on the streets of Monaco, the Circuit de Monaco. The Monaco Grand Prix is regarded as a classic and was already being held before the Formula 1 championships came into existence. Nowadays, the circuit no longer really meets the modern requirements of Formula 1; it is not possible to drive very fast there, and the numerous bends make overtaking difficult. Together with the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Indianapolis 500, the race forms part of the Triple Crown of Motorsport and is regarded as one of the most prestigious