The race car driver Niki Lauda passed away at age 70, respectable.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Austrian Formula One racer who won three F1 World Championships in 1975, 1977, and 1984. He became the first driver in F1 history to have been a champion for both Ferrari and McLaren. Also an aviation entrepreneur, he founded three airlines.
He was married to Marlene Knaus from 1976-1991. They raised two sons, Mathias and Lukas. Mathias became a professional racer and Lukas became Mathias’s manager. He married Birgit Wetzinger in 2008. The couple welcomed twins in 2009, a boy and a girl.
How did Niki Lauda die?
| Cause of death | N/A |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 70 years |
| Profession | Race Car Driver |
| Birthday | February 22, 1949 |
| Death date | May 20, 2019 |
| Place of death | University Hospital of Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland |
| Place of burial | Heiligenstadt Cemetery, Vienna, Austria |
Quotes
I like the mode of business of aviation. It’s a risky business with difficulties which you can fill with innovative ideas and different things.
Niki Lauda
When I was in motor racing, I had taken the decision to risk my life. But when you run an airline, and more than 200 people want to go from A to B – and they don’t arrive – that’s a different responsibility.
Niki Lauda
There is no friendship out there. When you race, you have to fight. That’s it.
Niki Lauda
The crucial point is always the own cost structure. Therefore I created a Low Cost alliance with air Berlin.
Niki Lauda
My life is worth more than a title.
Niki Lauda
