Niki Lauda

Austrian former Formula 1 racing driver

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Andreas Nikolaus "Niki" Lauda was an Austrian Formula One driver, a three-time F1 World Drivers' Champion, winning in 1975, 1977 and 1984, and an aviation entrepreneur. He was the only driver in F1 history to have been champion for both Ferrari and McLaren, the sport's two most successful constructors. He is widely considered one of the greatest F1 drivers of all time. As an aviation entrepreneur, he founded and ran three airlines: Lauda Air, Niki, and Lauda. He was a Bombardier Business Aircraft brand ambassador. He was also a consultant for Scuderia Ferrari and team manager of the Jaguar Formula One racing team for two years. Afterwards, he worked as a pundit for German TV during Grand Prix weekends and acted as non-executive chairman of Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport, of which Lauda owned 10%.

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Thousands pay respects to racing legend Niki Lauda Formula 1 stars including Lewis Hamilton and other celebrities in Vienna as Lauda's body lay in state at St Stephen's Cathedral. BBC News - Published on May 29, 2019
Niki Lauda: F1 stars attend Mass for late racing legend in Austria They are among thousands paying tributes to the late Austrian driver at a Mass in Vienna. BBC News - Published on May 29, 2019
Niki Lauda: World champion Lewis Hamilton pays tribute to 'bright light in my life' World champion Lewis Hamilton has paid tribute to Niki Lauda by saying he was "a bright light in my life". BBC News - Published on May 21, 2019
Motor racing-Reaction to the death of Niki Lauda Reaction to the death of three-times Formula One champion Niki Lauda, who died on Monday at the age of 70: Reuters - Published on May 21, 2019
'The most courageous act of any sportsman' - tributes to Niki Lauda John Watson, Jackie Stewart and Nico Rosberg lead the tributes to former world champion Niki Lauda following his death at the age of 70. BBC News - Published on May 21, 2019
Former Formula One champion Lauda dead at 70 Three-times Formula One world champion Niki Lauda, regarded as one of the finest racers of all time and who later became a successful airline entrepreneur, has died at 70 after battling declining.. Reuters - Published on May 21, 2019

Austrian motor racing great Niki Lauda, who survived fiery crash, dies Austrian motor racing great Niki Lauda, whose comeback from a near-fatal crash made him a global symbol of resilience and determination, has died at the age of 70. Reuters - Published on May 21, 2019
Niki Lauda obituary: 'A remarkable life lived in Technicolor' A three-time Formula 1 world champion and non-executive chairman of the Mercedes team, Niki Lauda was one of the biggest names in motorsport. BBC News - Published on May 21, 2019
Austrian F1 legend Niki Lauda dies at 70 Former Formula 1 champion Niki Lauda has died aged 70, his family says. BBC News - Published on May 21, 2019