July 17, 1954

Jose Froilan Gonzalez takes the chequered flag for his second win at Silverstone

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July 17, 1954

Karl Kling behind the wheel of one of the Mercedes W196s that dominated on its debut

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July 17, 1954

Jose Froilan Gonzalez (No. 9) leads the field away at the start of the 1954 British Grand Prix

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July 16, 1954

Juan Manuel Fangio talking to Mercedes team member Karl Kling

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July 16, 1954

Juan Manuel Fangio getting out of his Mercedes

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July 4, 1954

Juan Manuel Fangio guides the sleek Mercedes W196 towards the apex

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July 4, 1954

The Mercedes of Juan Manuel Fangio and Karl Kling accelerate away from the field at the start of the French Grand Prix

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July 3, 1954

Ferraris lined up in the pits at Spa Francorchamps

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