On August 1, 1976, during the German Grand Prix at the Nürburgring, Lauda’s car burst into flames, leaving him with severe burns and extensive injuries
Niki Lauda won three Formula One World Championships.
Niki In the 1979 Canadian Grand Prix, Lauda unexpectedly pulled into the pits and retired from the race, citing safety concerns due to heavy rain.Lauda won three Formula One World Championships.
Lauda often wore a red baseball cap to hide the scars from his accident, which became his trademark during interviews and appearances.
Lauda Air was an Austrian airline founded by Niki Lauda in The airline operated until 2013 when it merged with Austrian Airlines.
Lauda and James Hunt were fierce rivals on the track, with their rivalry reaching its peak during the 1976 Formula One season
in 1979, Lauda returned to the sport in 1982 and went on to win the Formula One World Championship for the third time in 1984.
Lauda briefly worked as a captain for his own airline, Lauda Air, after retiring from racing for the first time.