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.

On the vibrant starting grid of the 1955 Monaco Grand Prix, Juan Manuel Fangio sits poised in his silver Mercedes-Benz W196 (2). Alongside is Alberto Ascari in the red Lancia D50 (26), with Stirling Moss in the sister Mercedes (6) and Eugenio Castellotti in his Lancia (30) just behind. The colorful grid, also featuring Jean Behra’s Maserati and Maurice Trintignant’s Ferrari, is watched by a massive crowd. Banners for Pirelli and Marchal line the sun-drenched circuit, set against the iconic hillside architecture of the principality.

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