Niki Lauda

Niki Lauda

Formula One World Champion and aviation entrepreneur

πŸ—“οΈFebruary 22, 1949 - May 20, 2019
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πŸ“–Biography

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.

πŸ†Major Works & Achievements

  • ✦Three-time F1 World Champion
  • ✦Founded Lauda Air
  • ✦Completed one of the greatest sporting comebacks

πŸ’¬Famous Quotes

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A lot of people criticize Formula 1 as an unnecessary risk. But what would life be like if we only did what is necessary?

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From success you learn absolutely nothing. From failure and setbacks conclusions can be drawn.

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