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Niki Lauda
Winning three Formula One titles and returning after a near-fatal crash.
First championship · Return from injury
- Born
- 22 February 1949
- Birthplace
- Vienna, Austria
- Died
- 20 May 2019
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Niki Lauda
Niki Lauda was an Austrian racing driver whose technical judgement and resilience shaped two championship-winning career phases.
Early life
Family opposition
Pursued racing despite his family’s objections.
Early funding
Borrowed money to advance his racing career.
Career
- 1971–1973
Formula One entry
Raced with March and BRM.
- 1974–1977
Ferrari
Won two world titles.
- 1982–1985
McLaren return
Won a third title after a period away.
Achievements
First championship
Won with Ferrari.
Return from injury
Raced again six weeks after his Nürburgring crash.
Third championship
Beat Alain Prost by half a point.
Beyond racing
Aviation
Founded and managed airline businesses.
Management
Later held a senior role at Mercedes’ Formula One team.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: Hans van Dijk for Anefo / neg. stroken, 1945-1989, 2.24.01.05, item number 932-2315. CC0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
