Niki Lauda

Description: Sports: Motorsport / Sport Topic: Motorsport Drivers

Newest Review: ... During the late 60's, a young Lauda was making his name in the lower ranks of motorsport when he was called to race for Ferrari in F1. He made his debut in 1971 and drove in F1 for 9 years. In this time he collected 2 world championships in 1975 and 1978. It was, however, a terrible accident that Nikki will be most remembered for. During the 1976 championship, he crashed at the ... more

... Nurburgring and nearly died in a firey accident that left him severely scared. In great agonising pain, he climbed back into the car to defend his championship crown, only to retire from the season finale due to terrible conditions. Johnathan Hunt went on to w...more

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Niki Lauda: Nikki Airline (261 words)
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Looking at the way Alex Wurz drove for Bennetton last year, you would not think Austria could produce a world Champion in Formula 1. But dont discount the fact that there have been Austrian Greats. During the late 80's and early 90's there was Gerhard Berger. However, noone were as good or as great as Nikki Lauda. During the late 60's, a young Lauda was making his name in the lower ranks of motorsport when he was called to race for Ferrari in F1. He made his debut in 1971 and drove in F1 for 9 years. In this time he collected 2 world championships in 1975 and 1978. It was, however, a terrible accident that Nikki will be most remembered ... Read the complete review

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