51 years ago, Niki Lauda won his first F1 Grand Prix

This April 28, 2025 is marked by the 51th anniversary of Niki Lauda's first career victory. In Spain, the Austrian took a Ferrari double full of authority where only his teammate Clay Regazzoni finished on the same lap as him. An exploit recounted in the Collector which was dedicated to him

Published 28/04/2025 à 17:14

François Hurel

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51 years ago, Niki Lauda won his first F1 Grand Prix

With the Ferrari 312 B3-74, Niki Lauda would win the first of his 1 Grand Prix victories. © DPPI

Before this 4th round of the world championship, Ferrari has still not managed to translate his return to form into a victory. Equipped since Kyalami with its iconic front blade, the 312 B3 nevertheless seems to be improving with each race and the best time set by Niki Lauda in the preliminary tests is a good omen. The Austrian confi

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Alain Féguenne (Luxembourg)

28/04/2025 at 05:50 a.m.

What a gentleman, Niki Lauda, ​​I had the chance to meet him several times. The first time was in Cologne, in the studios where the GP was broadcast live ……. Incredible !! (RTL Plus) Then after a few times on the circuits, Hockenheim, Spa-Francorchamps, etc … He was an exceptional man, a charisma, and a man like we will never make again ……. As he did so often…… Hats off. 👍👀🇱🇺

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