Dangerous Curves: A Journey through Formula 1

By Ary S. Jr.

Formula 1 is the most prestigious and exciting category in world motorsport, with races held on legendary tracks around the world. But behind all the glory and fame, there is a world of adrenaline, strategy, rivalries and dangers, that only the pilots and their teams know.
"Dangerous Curves: A Journey through Formula 1" is an exciting book that takes the reader on a unique journey through the history of the most prestigious and exciting category in world motorsport.
Throughout the book, the reader gets to know the great teams, such as Ferrari, McLaren and Mercedes, and their legendary drivers, such as Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton and many others.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Ary S. Jr
• Release date: Apr 20, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223280347

Ary S. Jr.

Ary S. Jr. is a Brazilian author who writes about various topics, such as psychology, spirituality, self-help, and technology. He has published several e-books, some of which are available on platforms like Everand, Scribd, and Goodreads. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge and insights with his readers, and aims to inspire them to live a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

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Formula 1 GP Winners

Nino Farina

1950

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Nino Farina, whose full name was Emilio Giuseppe Farina, was an Italian Formula One driver who competed in the 1940s and 1950s. He was born in Turin, Italy, on October 30, 1906 and died in a car accident on October 30. June 1966, aged 59.

Farina began his racing career in the 1930s, competing in sports car racing and Grand Prix racing with the Alfa Romeo team. He quickly established himself as an accomplished driver, winning numerous races across Europe.

Farina debuted in Formula One in 1950, in the first season of the Formula One Drivers' World Championship. He won the first race of the season, the British Grand Prix, and continued to have a successful season, winning a total of three races. and winning the first ever Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship.

Farina continued to compete in Formula 1 for the next few seasons, but his career was cut short by World War II. He returned to Formula One racing in 1954 but was unable to replicate his earlier success.

Farina retired from Formula 1 in 1955 after suffering a serious accident at the race in Monaco. He continued to compete in other car races through the late 1950s.

In his Formula 1 career, Farina competed in a total of 33 races, winning five of them and clinching a World Drivers' Championship. He is remembered as one of the first great drivers in Formula 1 history and a pioneer of the sport.

Juan Manuel Fangio

1951/54/55/56/57

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Juan Manuel Fangio was an Argentine Formula One driver who competed in the 1950s and 1960s. He was born in Balcarce, Argentina, on June 24, 1911 and died in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on July 17, 1995, aged84 .

Fangio began his racing career in local car races in Argentina in the 1930s. He quickly made a name for himself as an accomplished driver, winning numerous races across the country.

Fangio debuted in Formula 1 in 1950, racing for the Alfa Romeo team. He quickly established himself as one of Formula One's top drivers, winning the first ever World Drivers' Championship in 1951. He also claimed world titles in 1954, 1955, 1956 and 1957, becoming the first driver to win five championships world championships in Formula 1. Fangio also won a total of 24 Formula 1 races in his career.

Fangio was known for his technical ability and his ability to win races even with an inferior car. He was especially good at long-distance races such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Indianapolis 500, in which he was also successful.

Fangio retired from Formula 1 in 1958, but continued to compete in other car races around the world. He also worked as an ambassador for Mercedes-Benz, helping to promote the brand around the world.

Fangio is remembered as one of the greatest Formula 1 drivers of all time. He was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame in 1990 and is honored annually with the Juan Manuel Fangio Trophy, awarded to the winner of the Argentine Grand Prix.

Alberto Ascari

1952/53

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Alberto Ascari was an Italian Formula One driver who competed in the 1940s and 1950s. He was born in Milan, Italy on July 13, 1918 and died in a car accident in Monza, Italy on May 26, 1955, at age 36.

Ascari began his racing career in the 1930s, competing in sports car racing and Grand Prix racing with the Ferrari team. He quickly established himself as an accomplished driver, winning numerous races across Europe.

Ascari debuted in Formula 1 in 1950, racing for the Ferrari team. He had a difficult season, scoring no points, but continued to compete in Formula One for the next few seasons. In 1952, he won his first Formula 1 Grand Prix, in Monaco, and won his first world drivers' championship, racing for the Ferrari team.

Ascari continued to be successful in Formula One, winning the drivers' world championship again in 1953 and 1954. He also won a total of 13 Formula One races in his career.

Ascari was known for his technical ability and his ability to drive race cars consistently and accurately. He was especially good at long-distance racing, having won the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Mille Miglia.

Unfortunately, Ascari's career was cut short by a fatal accident during a test car at Monza in 1955. He lost control of the car and was thrown off the track, dying instantly.

Ascari is remembered as one of the greatest Formula 1 drivers of all time. He was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame in 1985 and is honored annually with the Alberto Ascari Trophy, awarded to the winner of the Italian Grand Prix.

Mike Hawthorn

1958

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Mike Hawthorn was a British Formula One racing driver who competed in the 1950s and 1960s. He was born in Mexborough, England on April 10, 1929 and died in a car accident on the road in Guildford, England on January 22, 1959, aged 29.

Hawthorn began his racing career in the 1950s, competing in sports car racing and Grand Prix racing with the Ferrari team. He quickly established himself as an accomplished driver, winning numerous races across Europe.

Hawthorn debuted in Formula 1 in 1952, racing for the Cooper team. He had a difficult season, scoring no points, but continued to compete in Formula One for the next few seasons. In 1953 he joined the Ferrari team and won his first Formula 1 Grand Prix in France.

In 1958, Hawthorn won his only world drivers' championship, becoming the first British driver to win the title. He also won a total of 3 Formula 1 races in his career.

Hawthorn was known for his bubbly personality and his aggressive approach to riding. He was especially good at long-distance racing, having won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1955 with the Jaguar team.

Unfortunately, Hawthorn's career was cut short by a fatal road accident in 1959. He lost control of his car and crashed into a tree, dying instantly.

Hawthorn is remembered as one of the greatest Formula 1 drivers of all time and an icon of British motorsport. He was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame in 2018 and is remembered for his bravery and courage behind the wheel.

Jack Brabham

1959/60/66

Jack Brabham was an Australian Formula One driver who competed in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. He was born in Sydney, Australia, on April 2, 1926 and died in Gold Coast, Australia, on May 19, 2014, aged 88 years.

Brabham began his racing career in Australia, competing in local road racing races. In 1955, he moved to Europe to compete in Formula 1, racing for the Cooper team. In his first season, he scored his first world championship point, finishing sixth in his race in Monaco.

In 1959, Brabham won his first Formula One World Drivers' Championship, driving a car of his own design. He became the first Australian driver to win the Formula One world title. Brabham won his second world championship in 1960, again driving a car designed by him and built by his own team, the Brabham Racing Organization (BRO).

Brabham retired from Formula 1 in 1970 after racing for 15 seasons. He scored a total of 14 Formula 1 race wins, as well as 13 pole positions and 12 fastest laps.

After retiring from racing, Brabham remained involved in motorsport, founding his own racing team, Motor Racing Developments (MRD), which later became the Brabham Formula 1 team. The team won two constructors' world championships, in 1966 and 1967, as well as winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1967 with the legendary BT24 car.

Brabham was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame in 2004 and is considered one of the greatest Formula One drivers of all time. He is remembered as a pioneer in racing car design and construction, as well as a leader