Pescara Grand Prix 1957 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Stirling Moss claimed a brilliant victory at the Pescara Grand Prix, conquering the longest and fastest circuit in Formula 1 history with a dominant performance for Vanwall. The 16-mile public road course through the Abruzzo region featured breathtaking speeds averaging over 100 mph, with minimal safety barriers and roads lined with trees and stone walls. Juan Manuel Fangio finished second for Maserati, while Harry Schell took third in another Maserati.

Pescara's extreme nature - combining high speeds, blind corners, and virtually no safety infrastructure - made it one of the most dangerous circuits ever to host a World Championship race. Moss' victory demonstrated his exceptional bravery and car control, as he pushed the Vanwall through the Italian countryside at speeds that left no margin for error. The circuit would host only this single championship race, deemed too dangerous even by 1950s standards for continued use.

Moss' victory further established Vanwall as a genuine force in Formula 1, proving their competitiveness extended beyond traditional circuits to the most demanding venues. For Fangio, second place was sufficient to maintain his comfortable championship lead. Pescara remains a legendary footnote in F1 history - a spectacular but ultimately too dangerous experiment that showcased both the sport's excitement and its inherent risks.