(GMM) A bitter legal battle over Niki Lauda’s (pictured in 2014) estate has reignited, with the late Formula 1 legend’s lawyer accusing his widow Birgit Lauda of damaging his legacy.
The 1984 Formula 1 season is remembered as one of the sport’s all-time classics, with Niki Lauda edging out Alain Prost for the championship. Ayrton Senna made his F1 debut that year with Toleman before moving to Lotus and later McLaren, where he secured three world championships.
Niki Lauda played a pivotal role in shaping Mercedes during the early years of Formula 1’s turbo-hybrid era, with team principal Toto Wolff highlighting the qualities that made him so influential both behind the scenes and within the sport itself.
Back in 2015, Niki Lauda gave an in-depth interview to our own Christian Nimmervoll, looking back on his first F1 title – probably his least famous championship success, yet ‘the most important one’ Fifty years ago on this day, Niki Lauda won his first Formula 1 world title with third place in Monza.
The 50-year anniversary of Niki Lauda's first Formula 1 championship will be celebrated this week ahead of the Italian Grand Prix Ferrari will celebrate
At the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, Scuderia Ferrari HP is paying tribute to the 50th anniversary of Niki Lauda’s first World Championship title. It was 1975 when the Austrian driver, … Read More
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George Russell has shared a personal memory of the legendary Niki Lauda on what would have been Lauda's 76th birthday. Reflecting on his experiences with
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Niki Lauda on what would have been Lauda's 76th birthday. Posting his tribute on Mercedes' official website, Wolff took a moment to reflect upon the strong personal and professional bond he shared with the three-time Formula 1 World Champion.
The 1984 Formula 1 season remains one of the most memorable and intense years in the sport’s history. With legendary drivers and fierce rivalries, it set the stage for the future of the sport.
Red Bull technical chief Adrian Newey had the honor of driving the iconic Ferrari 312T, once piloted by Formula 1 legend Niki Lauda, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.