Ferrari 553
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The Ferrari 553 was a racing car produced by Ferrari which raced in 1953 as a Formula Two car and in 1954 as a Formula One car.
Ferrari 553F1
Ferrari 553 "Squalo", 2.5-litre I4 Lampredi engine
A Ferrari 555 Super Squalo
A Ferrari 555 at the Museo Ferrari
1956 Formula One season
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The 1956 Formula One season was the tenth season of FIA Formula One motor racing. It featured the seventh World Championship of Drivers, which was contested over eight races between 22 January and 2 S
Ferrari 553
…the extended, rounded bodywork it was further nicknamed as a Supersqualo (Super shark). The car was first used at the Bordeaux GP on 24 April 1955. In 1956, Peter Collins was still using the 555 F1, whilst the rest of the Scuderia drove the Lancia-Ferrari D50. (key…
Juan Manuel Fangio (pictured in 1957) driving for Ferrari won his record-extending fourth Drivers' Championship.
Stirling Moss finished runner-up in the World Championship of Drivers.
Peter Collins finished third in the World Championship of Drivers.