110th Anniversary Alfa Romeo Heritage (Cronology)

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Alfa Romeo 158

Formula 1 Wins In 1950, the new Formula 1 World Championship was inaugurated, and for the Tipo 158 – known as “Alfetta” – it meant 11 victories in 11 races, with Giuseppe “Nino” Farina winning the title. The next year Juan Manuel Fangio won the title in the Tipo 159, a 425-hp race car capable of a top speed of 190 mph (306 kph), thanks to the most powerful 1500 engine ever made. These victories cemented Alfa Romeo’s reputation as a force to be reckoned with in the world of racing.

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