Niki Lauda
Niki Lauda
Andreas Nikolaus "Niki" Laudais an Austrian former Formula One driver who was three times F1 World Champion, winning in 1975, 1977 and 1984. He is currently the only driver to have been champion for both Ferrari and McLaren, the sport's two most successful constructors. More recently an aviation entrepreneur, he has founded and run two airlines. He is also Bombardier Business Aircraft brand ambassador. He was also a consultant for Scuderia Ferrari and team manager of the Jaguar Formula One...
NationalityAustrian
ProfessionRace Car Driver
Date of Birth22 February 1949
CityVienna, Austria
CountryAustria
Taking your first title is much more complicated and more difficult; it takes years of work - from go-kart to Formula One. The second comes more easily, because you've already got the experience.
Giving up is something a Lauda doesn't do.
Jean Todt's system will never succeed, not even with Michael Schumacher
You appreciate that it is very easy to die and you have to arrange your life to cope with that reality.
A race isn't won until it's over.
I've been through a lot and I realise the future can't be controlled. I'm not worried. You can always learn to overcome difficulties.
A lot of people criticize Formula 1 as an unnecessary risk. But what would life be like if we only did what is necessary?
Happiness is an enemy. It weakens you. Suddenly, you have something to lose.