Argentine Grand Prix

Round 1 · Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez, Buenos Aires, Argentina

1955-01-16

Winner: Juan Fangio (Mercedes)

Juan Fangio

Mercedes

Nino Farina

Ferrari · +1:29.600

José Froilán González

Ferrari · +1:29.600

Who won the 1955 Argentine Grand Prix?

The 1955 Argentine Grand Prix was won by Juan Fangio driving for Mercedes, starting from 3rd on the grid. Nino Farina finished second, +1:29.600 behind, with José Froilán González completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 19 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 1 of the 1955 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Roberto Mieres was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 11 positions from P16 to finish P5.

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Race Results

Pos	Driver	Team	Grid	+/-	Time	Status	Pts
1	Juan Fangio	Mercedes	3	▲2	3:00:38.600	Finished	9
2	Nino Farina	Ferrari	1	▼1	+1:29.600	Finished	2
2	José Froilán González	Ferrari	1	▼1	+1:29.600	Finished	2
2	Maurice Trintignant	Ferrari	1	▼1	+1:29.600	Finished	2
3	Umberto Maglioli	Ferrari	5	▲2	—	+2 Laps	1.33
3	Nino Farina	Ferrari	5	▲2	—	+2 Laps	1.33
3	Maurice Trintignant	Ferrari	5	▲2	—	+2 Laps	1.33
4	Hans Herrmann	Mercedes	10	▲6	—	+2 Laps	1
4	Stirling Moss	Mercedes	10	▲6	—	+2 Laps	1
4	Karl Kling	Mercedes	10	▲6	—	+2 Laps	1
5	Roberto Mieres	Maserati	16	▲11	—	+5 Laps	2
6	Harry Schell	Maserati	7	▲1	—	+8 Laps	0
6	Jean Behra	Maserati	7	▲1	—	+8 Laps	0
7	Harry Schell	Maserati	18	▲11	—	+13 Laps	0
7	Luigi Musso	Maserati	18	▲11	—	+13 Laps	0
7	Sergio Mantovani	Maserati	18	▲11	—	+13 Laps	0
R	Sergio Mantovani	Maserati	19	—	—	Engine	0
R	Jean Behra	Maserati	19	—	—	Engine	0
R	Luigi Musso	Maserati	19	—	—	Engine	0
R	Harry Schell	Maserati	20	—	—	Fuel pressure	0
R	Carlos Menditeguy	Maserati	20	—	—	Fuel pressure	0
R	Clemar Bucci	Maserati	20	—	—	Fuel pressure	0
R	Jesús Iglesias	Gordini	17	—	—	Transmission	0
R	Maurice Trintignant	Ferrari	14	—	—	Engine	0
R	Eugenio Castellotti	Lancia	12	—	—	Accident	0
R	Luigi Villoresi	Lancia	12	—	—	Accident	0
R	Stirling Moss	Mercedes	8	—	—	Fuel system	0
R	Alberto Uria	Maserati	21	—	—	Out of fuel	0
R	Alberto Ascari	Lancia	2	—	—	Accident	0
R	Élie Bayol	Gordini	15	—	—	Transmission	0
R	Jean Behra	Maserati	4	—	—	Accident	0
R	Karl Kling	Mercedes	6	—	—	Accident	0
R	Luigi Villoresi	Lancia	11	—	—	Fuel leak	0
R	Pablo Birger	Gordini	9	—	—	Accident	0
R	Carlos Menditeguy	Maserati	13	—	—	Accident	0

1955 Argentine Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1955 Argentine Grand Prix?+

Juan Fangio (Mercedes) won the 1955 Argentine Grand Prix on 1955-01-16 at Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez.

Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1955 Argentine Grand Prix?+

P1: Juan Fangio (Mercedes). P2: Nino Farina (Ferrari), +1:29.600 behind. P3: José Froilán González (Ferrari), +1:29.600 behind.

Who was on pole position for the 1955 Argentine Grand Prix?+

Nino Farina took pole position for the 1955 Argentine Grand Prix.

Which team won the 1955 Argentine Grand Prix?+

Mercedes won the 1955 Argentine Grand Prix with Juan Fangio taking victory.