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This was because 1937 was the last season in which the 750 kilogram weight limit was the formula applied for the Grand Prix European Championship.<\/p>\n<p>The drivers from the Stuttgart-based racing team won four of the five Grand Prix races that counted towards the European Championship in the W125. This included two 1-2-3 and two 1-2 finishes. At the end of the season, Rudolf Caracciola was crowned European Champion for the second time. The W125 also racked up some great successes in other races and on record-breaking drives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n        .memberful-global-teaser-content p:last-child{\n            -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent);\n            mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent);\n        }\n    <\/style>\n<div class='memberful-global-marketing-content'>\n<div class=\"a07online-global-marketing-content-wrapper\">\n<h2 class=\"a07online-global-marketing-title\">No Subscription? 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