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(Former Formula One Driver)

Niki Lauda was an Austrian Formula One driver and aviation entrepreneur. He had five children. He passed away in May 2019.

Relationship Facts of Niki Lauda

Niki Lauda is married to Birgit Wetzinger {Compare Couple}.
He is father of Five (Christoph Lauda, Lucas Lauda, Mathias Lauda, Max Lauda, Mia Lauda).
Niki Lauda is not having an affair with anyone presently.
His sexual orientation is straight.

Dating History

Niki Lauda was married twice (Marlene Knaus, Birgit Wetzinger).

He was married to a model Marlene Knaus from 1976-to 1991. The couple has two sons namely Mathias, and Lukas.

He had a son Christoph out of an extra-marital affair. The marriage did not go well so they decided to get divorced in 1991.

Again he married Birgit Wetzinger, who was a flight attendant from 2008-2018. The couple has twins, Max and Mia.

Niki Lauda: Biography in Details

Who was Niki Lauda?

Niki Lauda was an Austrian former Formula One driver. Likewise, he had won three times for F1 World’s Driver Champion in 1975, 1977, and 1984.

Similarly, he was also known as Andreas Nikolaus Lauda, The Rat. Presently, ‘Grand Prix’ weekend he worked as a commentator for the ‘German TV’.

What caused Niki Lauda death?

On 20 May 2019, at the age of 70, during his diagnosis of kidney problems, he was found dead at the University Hospital of Zürich.

Niki Lauda: Age, Parents, Ethnicity, Education

Niki Lauda was born in Vienna, Austria on February 22, 1949, to parents Emst Peter Lauda and Elisabeth Lauda. He belonged of Austrian nationality, and his ethnicity was European. His birth sign was Pisces.

Talking about his education, there isn’t any information regarding his education and academic achievements.

Niki Lauda: Professional Career

Talking about his professional, on April 15, 1968, Niki Lauda had begun his journey as a racing driver. Similarly, he participated in a motor race excelling in the hills at Mühlbacken. Consequently, he secured the third position in his first ‘World Championship’ at the ‘Italian Grand Prix’ held in Monza.

Niki Lauda then went on to win the ‘United States GP’ held at the Watkins Glen village. In contrast, he secured second place in his debut race under ‘Ferrari’ at the ‘Argentine Grand Prix’.

After three more races he won his first ‘Grand Prix’ in the ‘Spanish Grand Prix’.It was ‘Ferrari’s’ first since 1972. Despite he became the pacesetter of the season, the only other race he won that year was the ‘Dutch GP’.

Niki Lauda: Salary, Net Worth 2024

Talking about the salary he used to receive around $2 million per year. His net worth was $200 million.

Niki Lauda: Rumors, Controversy

There was a rumor that Nico Rosberg might be contemplating a switch to Ferrari for 2017.

Body Measurements: Height, Weight, Body Size

Talking about his body measurement, Niki Lauda had a height of 5 feet 7 inches. Additionally, he weighed about 74 Kg. in addition, his hair color was bald and his eye color was blue.

Social Media

Niki Lauda was not active on any social media. He did not use Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

 

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