Fangio, (2) Mercedes-Benz W196, Ascari, (26) Lancia D50, Moss, (6) Mercedes-Benz W196, Castellotti, (30) Lancia D50, Behra, (34) Maserati 250F, Villoresi, (28) Lancia D50, Musso, (38) Maserati 250F, Trintignant, (44) Ferrari 625. Monaco Grand Prix 1955. - Photo by Edward Quinn

Fangio, (2) Mercedes-Benz W196, Ascari, (26) Lancia D50, Moss, (6) Mercedes-Benz W196, Castellotti, (30) Lancia D50, Behra, (34) Maserati 250F, Villoresi, (28) Lancia D50, Musso, (38) Maserati 250F, Trintignant, (44) Ferrari 625. Monaco Grand Prix 1955.

Juan Manuel Fangio in the Mercedes-Benz W196 (No. 2), Alberto Ascari in the Lancia D50 (No. 26), and Stirling Moss in another Mercedes-Benz (No. 6) lead a packed starting grid at the 1955 Monaco Grand Prix. Behind them, a field including Eugenio Castellotti, Jean Behra, and Luigi Villoresi awaits the start. The track, lined with hay bales and banners for Pirelli and Bardahl, is surrounded by a massive crowd in the grandstands. In the background, the distinctive Monaco cityscape rises under a bright, sunny sky. A large German flag is visible among the spectators.


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