Niki Lauda
Formula One World Champion and aviation entrepreneur
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February 22
1 people were born on this day
πBiography
Andreas Nikolaus 'Niki' Lauda was an Austrian Formula One driver and aviation entrepreneur. He was a three-time F1 World Drivers' Champion, and is the only driver in F1 history to have been champion for both Ferrari and McLaren.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦Three-time F1 World Champion
- β¦Founded Lauda Air
- β¦Completed one of the greatest sporting comebacks
π¬Famous Quotes
"A lot of people criticize Formula 1 as an unnecessary risk. But what would life be like if we only did what is necessary?
"From success you learn absolutely nothing. From failure and setbacks conclusions can be drawn.
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