ZDF Studios Developing Juan Manuel Fangio Drama

ZDF Studios has teamed with Non Stop Studios and La Sagrada Familia to develop a drama series on the life of Formula 1 racing legend Juan Manuel Fangio.

Fangio competed in the early years of Formula 1, which saw 30 drivers lose their lives in its first decade. He came over to Europe from Argentina and conquered the race track with acute intelligence, high self-esteem and a daring personality.

The team behind the series spent two years doing research on his life and interviewed his sons Juan Carlos, Rubén and Oscar Fangio.

The series will be filmed in Latin America and various locations in Europe to recreate the times and places where Fangio became a legend.

Robert Franke, VP Drama at ZDF Studios, said: “We are delighted to have the opportunity to be involved in the production about this pioneering sportsman. The subject of Formula 1 is a perennial favourite with all generations around the world. So we are sure that this high-octane story is accelerating to soon fly the chequered flag and take its place on the podium of worldwide drama series.”

Patricio Rabufetti, president of Non Stop Studios, added: “We are very excited to announce this production which, in addition to having a great creative and production team, is based on the story of a global sports icon, Juan Manuel Fangio, one of the best, if not the best, racing driver of all time.”