Lauda was living, walking, driving proof of the power of the human mind and spirit.
The world is always a little poorer when someone passes on who reminds us of the finest qualities of human beings. That is the case today as we mourn the death of Formula One racing legend Niki Lauda.
Even for those who do not follow the sport, Lauda’s story was an inspirational one. A determined and sometimes ruthless driver who campaigned for better safety when drivers were dying frequently in Grands Prix, Lauda was himself immolated in a fiery crash at Nuerburgring in Germany in August, 1976. Given the last rites by a Catholic priest, Lauda not only fought his way back from death but, within weeks, was back racing and went on to win more Formula One championships. Even though disfigured by burns, Lauda did not shy away from the limelight and went on to build a successful racing and business life.
His story has been called the greatest comeback in the history of sport and a movie, Rush, has been made about it and about his legendary rivalry with British driver James Hunt. For more news your way, download The Citizen’s app for
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