Niki Lauda
Birth Name: Andreas Nikolaus Lauda
Height: 171 cm
Born to a wealthy family in Vienna, Niki Lauda did not use the conventional methods of a man his means to become a world champion race driver. Far from it, his family disapproved and refused to financ ...Show More
I've been through a lot and I realize the future can't be controlled. I'm not worried. You can alway Show more
I've been through a lot and I realize the future can't be controlled. I'm not worried. You can always learn to overcome difficulties. Hide
[re his injuries after famous 1976 accident] At the time I was upset by how people reacted. They wou Show more
[re his injuries after famous 1976 accident] At the time I was upset by how people reacted. They wouldn't look me in the eye, which I thought was rude. But I have to say I was startled by the movie and I understand now. [Rival racer James] Hunt used to say to me: 'Niki, you're lucky. Some people are just born ugly, but you have the excuse of an accident.' Hide
This aircraft tops everything. All the others look old as compared to this one.
This aircraft tops everything. All the others look old as compared to this one.
The crucial point is always the own cost structure. Therefore I created a Low Cost alliance with air Show more
The crucial point is always the own cost structure. Therefore I created a Low Cost alliance with air Berlin. Hide
I employ 20 people in Vienna. The other 130 coworkers are pilots and flight companions. The Overhead Show more
I employ 20 people in Vienna. The other 130 coworkers are pilots and flight companions. The Overhead is limited with me. Reduces naturally the costs of my fliers. Hide
Running an airline is a normal job. Racing is more.
Running an airline is a normal job. Racing is more.
Jean Todt's system will never succeed, not even with Michael Schumacher
Jean Todt's system will never succeed, not even with Michael Schumacher
The alliance with air Berlin is attractive for me. I can use the whole sales network of the air Berl Show more
The alliance with air Berlin is attractive for me. I can use the whole sales network of the air Berlin and 24 percent of my own airline at air Berlin sold. Hide
Giving up is something a Lauda doesn't do.
Giving up is something a Lauda doesn't do.
[re making of Rush (2013)] I had been approached before, but the ideas always seemed to me boring. P Show more
[re making of Rush (2013)] I had been approached before, but the ideas always seemed to me boring. Peter Morgan and Ron Howard - these are the right people. Ron Howard had no idea about racing. He was like a little kid, with unbelievable enthusiasm. But the story comes very well across. Hide
I always go extreme ways.
I always go extreme ways.
You appreciate that it is very easy to die and you have to arrange your life to cope with that reali Show more
You appreciate that it is very easy to die and you have to arrange your life to cope with that reality. Hide
Vienna is the gate to Eastern Europe.
Vienna is the gate to Eastern Europe.
Airlines go in the long run at the competition to reason. For the passenger the competition is good, Show more
Airlines go in the long run at the competition to reason. For the passenger the competition is good, because each competitor tries to undercut the other one. Hide
A lot of people criticize Formula 1 as an unnecessary risk. But what would life be like if we only d Show more
A lot of people criticize Formula 1 as an unnecessary risk. But what would life be like if we only did what is necessary? Hide
I want to bring passengers on my airplanes to present to them my product.
I want to bring passengers on my airplanes to present to them my product.
Happiness is an enemy. It weakens you. Suddenly, you have something to lose.
Happiness is an enemy. It weakens you. Suddenly, you have something to lose.
There are more important things in life than the world championship, like staying alive.
There are more important things in life than the world championship, like staying alive.
Niki Lauda's FILMOGRAPHY
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