The Mercedes-Benz W196 was a Formula One racing car produced by Mercedes-Benz for the 1954 and 1955 F1 seasons. Successor to the W194 300 SL sportscar and to the W195 1500cc supercharged V12 concept,
Streamlined Type Monza bodywork
Mercedes W196 (Alfa 159 in background)
A 1954 Mercedes W196 on display at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's Hall of Fame and Museum
The 1955 Formula One season was the ninth season of FIA Formula One motor racing. It featured the sixth World Championship of Drivers, which was contested over seven races between 16 January and 11 Se
Juan Manuel Fangio driving for Mercedes won a then record-breaking third Drivers' Championship.
Fangio's teammate Stirling Moss finished runner-up in the World Championship of Drivers.
Eugenio Castellotti finished third in the World Championship of Drivers.
Stirling Moss joined Juan Manuel Fangio at Mercedes.