Following the 1978 Australian Grand Prix at Sandown, five-time Formula One World Champion, Juan Manuel Fangio, climbed into his W196 Mercedes-Benz for a four lap 'exhibition' race against Jack Brabham and his Brabham Repco car.
Fangio, who was 66 years old at the time, showed great skill at the wheel of his W196, a car that was 12 years older than the Brabham Repco. A bit of footage that few have seen, we must tip our hats to PRO-3 driver Tom Olsson for shedding some light on this memorable moment // [comment]
11.30.2009
VIDEO // FANGIO VS. BRABHAM @ SANDOWN [1978]
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Absolutely incredible piece of footage! Thanks for posting it!
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