José Froilán González
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José Froilán González was an Argentine racing driver who competed in Formula One between 1950 and 1960. Nicknamed "the Pampas Bull" and "el Cabezón", González was runner-up in the Formula One World Dr
González in 1950
1950 Simca Gordini T15s, as raced, and retired, at the 1950 24 Hours of Le Mans by José Froilán González and Juan Manuel Fangio
1954 Formula One season
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The 1954 Formula One season was the eighth season of FIA Formula One motor racing. It featured the fifth World Championship of Drivers, which was contested over nine races between 17 January and 24 Oc
José Froilán González
…Formula One between 1950 and 1960. Nicknamed "the Pampas Bull" and "el Cabezón", González was runner-up in the Formula One World Drivers' Championship in 1954 with Ferrari, and won two Grands Prix across nine seasons. In endurance racing, González won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1954, also with Ferrari. González…
Juan Manuel Fangio (pictured in 1952) won his second Drivers' Championship and first of four consecutive with Maserati.
González's teammate Mike Hawthorn finished third in the World Championship of Drivers.
Lancia designed the D50, but it was only ready for the last race of the season.