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On This Day: F1's Pampas Bull Jose Froilan Gonzalez Born

Original: Jose Froilan Gonzalez, known as the Pampas Bull, was born # OnThisDay 5 October 1922 in Argentina. He won twice in 27 ra

Motorsport fans are marking the birthday of Jose Froilan Gonzalez, the Argentine driver nicknamed the Pampas Bull, born on 5 October 1922. Gonzalez won two of his 27 Formula One races, both for Ferrari, including the team's first-ever F1 victory at the 1951 British Grand Prix. His second win came after a spell with Maserati. He remains a celebrated figure in Ferrari's early history.

Why now: The anniversary of his birth prompts racing fans to remember his place in early Formula One history.

Jose Froilan GonzalezFerrariMaseratiArgentinaFormula One

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