41st, Fangio's Dominance: Swiss Grand Prix Decisively Captured by Mercedes Maestro
Funny to think that the Swiss Grand Prix was once perceived as a staple – an ever-present fixture once the FIA had followed the Fédération International de Motocyclisme’s example by creating a world championship.
That all changed in 1955, when the Swiss authorities banned circuit racing in the wake of the Le Mans disaster and implemented a ban that endures to this day (although hillclimbs along mountain passes are absolutely fine, obviously).
Located to the north of Bern, Bremgarten was a long, challenging, tree-lined track and there was no reason to think it might be consigned to history within the year. As it turned out, the 1954 race would be an appropriate swansong – not so much a nail-biting classic but a showcase for Juan Manuel Fangio’s gift.