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Written by Greg Potts
Those involved in the sport often describe the Formula One paddock as feeling like a family. We hear it said so often, but it"s rare that the public are granted a glimpse of what bonds rival teams, drivers and engineers. Niki Lauda"s passing at the age of 70 though has led to an outpouring of grief that transcends partisan conflict and proves just what an inspiration he was to so many. The Austrian"s natural-born speed was proven by his three world titles, his bravery by the ability to get back behind the wheel just 40 days after his fiery accident at the 1976 German Grand Prix, and his doggedness by standing-up to one Enzo Ferrari when refusing to race in torrential rain at the season-ending Japanese Grand Prix the same year.
Date written: 21 May 2019
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 15770
Those involved in the sport often describe the Formula One paddock as feeling like a family. We hear it said so often, but it"s rare that the public are granted a glimpse of what bonds rival teams, drivers and engineers. Niki Lauda"s passing at the age of 70 though has led to an outpouring of grief that transcends partisan conflict and proves just what an inspiration he was to so many. The Austrian"s natural-born speed was proven by his three world titles, his bravery by the ability to get back behind the wheel just 40 days after his fiery accident at the 1976 German Grand Prix, and his doggedness by standing-up to one Enzo Ferrari when refusing to race in torrential rain at the season-ending Japanese Grand Prix the same year.
Date written: 21 May 2019
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 15770
