1957 Formula One season facts for kids
The 1957 Formula One season was the eighth year of the Formula One World Championship. It was a very exciting season, and the champion was the legendary driver Juan Manuel Fangio. He won the title after a close battle with other top drivers.
Exciting Races of 1957
The 1957 Formula One season had eight main races, called Grand Prix events. Drivers competed in different countries around the world. Each race was a chance to earn points towards the championship.
- Argentina Grand Prix: The season kicked off in Argentina on January 13. Juan Manuel Fangio won this race for Maserati.
- Monaco Grand Prix: On May 19, the famous Monaco Grand Prix took place. Fangio won again in his Maserati, showing his skill on the tight street circuit.
- Indianapolis 500: This famous American race on May 30 was also part of the Formula One championship that year. Sam Hanks won it in an Epperly-Offenhauser car.
- French Grand Prix: On July 7, Fangio continued his winning streak in France, again driving for Maserati.
- British Grand Prix: Held on July 20, this race saw Stirling Moss take the win for Vanwall.
- German Grand Prix: Fangio showed his amazing talent once more on August 4, winning in Germany with his Maserati. This was a very important win for him.
- Pescara Grand Prix: On August 18, Stirling Moss won his second race of the season in Italy, driving his Vanwall.
- Italian Grand Prix: The final race was in Italy on September 8. Stirling Moss won again for Vanwall, ending the season on a high note for his team.
Who Won the Championship?
The Formula One championship is decided by points. Drivers earn points for finishing in the top positions in each race. The driver with the most points at the end of the season becomes the world champion.
In 1957, Juan Manuel Fangio was the champion! He drove for the Maserati team and showed incredible skill and consistency. This was his fifth and final Formula One world title, making him one of the greatest drivers in history.
Here are the top drivers from the 1957 season:
| Pos. | Driver | Pts. |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Juan Manuel Fangio |
40 (46) |
| 2 |  Stirling Moss |
25 |
| 3 |  Luigi Musso |
16 |
| 4 | Mike Hawthorn |
13 |
| 5 | Tony Brooks |
11 |
| Colour | Result |
|---|---|
| Gold | Winner |
| Silver | 2nd place |
| Bronze | 3rd place |
| Green | Points finish |
| Blue | Non-points finish |
| Non-classified finish (NC) | |
| Purple | Did not finish (Ret) |
| Red | Did not qualify (DNQ) |
| Did not pre-qualify (DNPQ) | |
| Black | Disqualified (DSQ) |
| White | Did not start (DNS) |
| Race cancelled (C) | |
| Light blue | Practiced only (PO) |
| Friday test driver (TD) (starting in 2003) |
|
| Blank | Did not practice (DNP) |
| Excluded (EX) | |
| Did not arrive (DNA) | |
| Withdrew entry before the event (WD) |
Images for kids
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Juan Manuel Fangio won his 5th and final Drivers' Championship, driving for Maserati
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Juan Manuel Fangio won his 5th and final Drivers' Championship, driving for the works Maserati team
See also
In Spanish: Temporada 1957 de Fórmula 1 para niños
