Three-time F1 world champion Niki Lauda would have celebrated his 77th birthday

The Austrian champion was born 77 years ago in Vienna, on February 22, 1949. A look back at Niki Lauda's first world title in 1975 with Ferrari.

Published 15/02/2026 à 12:30

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Three-time F1 world champion Niki Lauda would have celebrated his 77th birthday

Niki Lauda knew how to make the Ferrari 312T a formidable weapon © DPPI

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Alain Féguenne (🇱🇺 Luxembourg)

22/02/2026 at 04:26 a.m.

Niki… An exceptional champion, highly recommended for everyone. The film RUSH is extraordinary! As many know, I had the chance to meet Niki in the 80s at the RTL Plus studios, where we broadcast F1. An extraordinary man and driver. I can't say everything, but I can say I was lucky enough to meet him… someone very direct, it's all or nothing! I appreciate people who are straightforward… I'm the same way 😉. Alain Prost learned a lot from him during the 84 season, and they became friends. A magnificent… Champion, every day I think of him, I have photos of him, Niki, Alain, Michael, Gilles, and many others… 👏 alainkf1@pt.lu 😎 Niki forever 👍

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