Niki Lauda

Quick Facts

Full Name	Niki Lauda
Occupation	Race Car Driver
Date Of Birth	Feb 22, 1949(1949-02-22)
Age	75
Date Of Death	2019-05-20
Birthplace	Vienna
Country	Austria
Horoscope	Aquarius

Niki Lauda Biography

Niki Lauda is one of the most popular and richest Race Car Driver who was born on February 22, 1949 in Vienna, Austria. Austrian Formula One racer who was the winner of the three F1 World Championships in 1975 1977, 1984, and 1975. He became the first racer of F1 history to be champion at each of Ferrari as well as McLaren. A renowned entrepreneur in aviation and founder of three airlines, he was the first to establish three.

He and the reckless British racing star He and reckless British racer James Hunt had a legendary rivalry in the 1970s. had an epic rivalry in the 1970s.

His wife was Marlene Knaus between 1976 and 1991. They had two sons: Mathias as well as Lukas. Mathias became a professional racing driver and Lukas was Mathias’s manager. Niki married Birgit Wetzinger in 2008. They welcomed twins together in 2009, one boy and one girl.

Niki Lauda Net Worth

Niki Lauda is one of the richest Race Car Driver from Austria. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Niki Lauda 's net worth $200 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was born into wealthy Austrian family that was not happy with the choice of racing as a profession.

The tale of his duel with The story of his duel with James Hunt was made into an American movie called Rush, directed by Ron Howard and released in 2013. was transformed into an American film called Rush which was produced by Ron Howard and released in 2013.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Niki Lauda height 5 ft 7 in Niki weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Niki Lauda Dating?

According to our records, Niki Lauda married to Birgit Wetzinger , Marlene Knaus. As of December 1, 2023, Niki Lauda’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Niki Ranked on the list of most popular Race Car Driver. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Austria. Niki Lauda celebrates birthday on February 22 of every year.

What caused Niki Lauda crash?

On 1 August 1976, during the second lap at the very fast left kink before Bergwerk, Lauda was involved in an accident where his Ferrari swerved off the track, hit an embankment, burst into flames, and made contact with Brett Lunger’s Surtees-Ford car. Unlike Lunger, Lauda was trapped in the wreckage.

Is Niki Lauda better than James Hunt?

Though James Hunt may have had the glamour and attracted more of a rock star type of following, it is hard to dispute that Lauda was the better driver. Niki Lauda was the Formula One World Champion in 1975, 1977 and 1984, the first two with Ferrari and the last with McLaren. Hunts only championship season was 1976.

Is Niki Lauda rich?

Niki Lauda Net Worth: Niki Lauda was an Austrian former racing Formula One champion who had a net worth of $200 million at the time of his death in 2019.

What happened to Niki Lauda face?

The Austrian’s face was burnt and he went into a coma after the crash at the 1976 German Grand Prix but returned to racing after just 40 days. At 27, Niki Lauda was given the final rites in a hospital after a horrific crash at the 1976 German Grand Prix left the reigning Formula One world champion in a coma.

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Born| 3 January 1969 Hürth, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany
Nationality| German
Spouse(s)| Corinna Betsch ​ ( m. 1995)​
Children| 2, including Mick