Alberto Ascari, (26) Lancia D50 is sandwiched between Fangio, (2) Mercedes-Benz W196 and Moss, (6) Mercedes-Benz W196. Monaco Grand Prix 1955.

On the starting grid of the 1955 Monaco Grand Prix, Alberto Ascari in his red Lancia D50 (#26) is flanked by the Mercedes-Benz W196 "Silver Arrows" of Juan Manuel Fangio (#2) and Stirling Moss (#6). Ascari's car is notable for its distinctive side-mounted fuel panniers. The scene is a flurry of pre-race activity, with mechanics making final adjustments as a capacity crowd watches from the grandstands, set against the iconic backdrop of Monte Carlo's densely built hillside.

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GPMonaco, Racing

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