 The race was marred by multiple spectator fatalities, and the death of 50-year old Felice Bonetto, like Fangio driving a works Lancia, on the third day of the competition in the town of Silao.In 1954 Fangio raced for Maserati until Mercedes-Benz entered competition in mid-season.He won his home Grand Prix in Buenos Aires and at Spa with the iconic 250F.