Andreas Nikolaus " Niki " Lauda (22 February 1949 – 20 May 2019) was an Austrian racing driver, motorsport executive, and aviation entrepreneur, who competed in Formula One from 1971 to 1979 and from 1982 to 1985.
Niki Lauda was an Austrian race-car driver who won three Formula One (F1) Grand Prix world championships (1975, 1977, and 1984), the last two of which came after his remarkable comeback from a horrific crash in 1976 that had left him severely burned and near death.
The Austrian who was a three-time World Driving Champion plus a pilot, airline owner and racing team executive, Niki Lauda was fiercely intelligent and independent.
Three-time Formula 1 world champion Niki Lauda has died at the age of 70. Lauda, who underwent a lung transplant in August, "passed away peacefully" on Monday, his family said.
Niki Lauda, Austrian Formula 1 legend, dies at 70 - BBC News
During his remarkable F1 career Niki Lauda was called both a hero and a villain. The battle-scarred champion who defied both the odds and convention remains a sporting legend.
Complete guide to Niki Lauda's Formula 1 career: 3 championships, 1976 crash comeback, Ferrari success, and impact on racing safety standards.
Niki Lauda F1 Story: From Near-Death to Championship Glory! | Amazing ...
Niki Lauda was a Austrian F1 driver who won the Drivers' Championship in 1975 and 1977 for Ferrari and in 1984 for McLaren.
Niki Lauda Races, Wins and Teams | F1 Driver | F1 History
Discover Niki Lauda’s Formula 1 story, from racing triumphs to recovery after his crash. Learn about his legacy, career highlights, and business success.