Niki Lauda

Andreas Nikolaus "Niki" Lauda (22 February 1949 - 20 May 2019) was an Austrian Formula One driver and aviation entrepreneur. He was a three-time World Champion, winning the title in 1975, 1977 and 1984. He also nearly won the 1976 title, despite a massive crash at the German Grand Prix which left him with severe burns, and almost killed him. He later served as chairman for Mercedes Grand Prix. Born into a wealthy family, Lauda was considered one of Formula One's first pay drivers, but his family heavily disapproved...

Status

In memoriam

Titles

3× World Champion

Wins

25 in 178 races

Poles

24