Niki Lauda
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Summary
Niki Lauda was born on February 22, 1949[1], in Vienna[2]. He died on May 20, 2019[3], in Zurich[4]. He worked as a Formula One driver[5], aircraft pilot[6], entrepreneur[7], and sporting director[8]. He ranks in the top 0.3% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59,461 views/month, #2,992 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Heiligenstädter Friedhof[10]
- Father: Ernst-Peter Lauda[11]
- Mother: Elisabeth Lauda[12]
- Spouse: Marlene Knaus[13], Birgit Wetzinger[14]
- Child: Mathias Lauda[15], Lukas Lauda[16], Christoph Lauda[17], Mia Lauda[18], Max Lauda[19]
- Country of citizenship: Austria[20]
- Field of work: Formula One car[21]
- Employer: Lauda Air[22], Mercedes F1 Team[23]
- Award received: Grand Gold Decoration of Styria[24], BBC World Sport Star of the Year[25]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Member of sports team: March Engineering[28], British Racing Motors[29], Scuderia Ferrari[30], Brabham[31], McLaren[32]
- Commons category: Niki Lauda[33]
- Sport: auto racing[34]
- Family name: Lauda[35]
- Given name: Niki[36], Andreas[37], Nikolaus[38]
- Significant event: burn[39]
- Topic's main category: Category:Niki Lauda[40]
- Commons gallery: Niki Lauda[41]
- Manner of death: natural causes[42]
- Participant in: 1984 Dallas Grand Prix[43]
- Number of matches played/races/starts: 171[44], 180[45]
- Number of wins: 25[46]
- Points for: 420.5[47]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[48]
Why It Matters
Niki Lauda has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 60 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Niki Lauda born?
Niki Lauda's place of birth was Vienna[2].
Where did Niki Lauda die?
Niki Lauda passed away in Zurich[4].
Who were Niki Lauda's parents?
Niki Lauda's father was Ernst-Peter Lauda[11]. Niki Lauda's mother was Elisabeth Lauda[12].
Who was Niki Lauda married to?
Niki Lauda's spouses include Marlene Knaus[13] and Birgit Wetzinger[14].
What did Niki Lauda do for work?
Niki Lauda worked as a Formula One driver[5], aircraft pilot[6], entrepreneur[7], and sporting director[8].
What awards did Niki Lauda receive?
Honors received include Grand Gold Decoration of Styria[24] and BBC World Sport Star of the Year[25].