Top 10 Moments of Niki Lauda Brilliance

[@rodracer4567]

Niki: *Is almost killed in a fiery crash* Also Niki: Aight, imma head back in.

[@awepen1596]

Tis but a scratch...

[@francescotortora1932]

@@awepen1596 great quote 😉

[@8-bitsteve500]

of course Niki would never use babyish non-words like 'Aight' and 'imma'. He had more class. RIP Legend.

[@awepen1596]

Very Well Then, I shall Continue.... And.. It is all nothing for your consideration.... Did i get it right...

[@philipp3250]

Get in there Niki!!!

[@rubyissapphire]

4:43 Lauda,Prost and Senna on the podium. Could be one of the most greatest podiums back in the day.

[@zoltankiss1533]

I was about to say the same, yes.

[@lucasrabelo937]

They need to rewind this race

[@hxssan27]

@@lucasrabelo937 Looks like you predicted the future, they're doing that later today.

[@Nice_Places]

I would say one the greatest podiums EVER! 3 legends together.

[@blackmiura8354]

not back in the day. possibly the greatest ever. maybe only surpassed by Prost Senna Schumacher. But IMO Niki was better than Schui

[@luke_darga]

Honorable mention: Singapore 2012, where he had the guts to ask Hamilton (who was on pole that race) to jump ship from title-contending McLaren to the midfield Mercedes team. Before the race, Hamilton essentially told Niki he was out of his mind, since Lewis was fresh off of wins in Hungary and Italy, and good chances at victory in Singapore. But following the DNF Niki was praying for, Hamilton was persuaded to join Mercedes the following season. 63 wins and 5 world titles later, none of Hamilton’s success since 2014 would have been possible without Niki.

[@UnimatrixOne]

well said

[@the9der352]

WOW.

[@leonrutzel2934]

Darin Martin It´s not Mercedes or Hamiltons fault. The other teams are just not good enough at the moment.

[@stv24p1]

@@leonrutzel2934 This is 💯 correct they deserve all the success

[@manelmoyano7080]

@Darin Martin since Senna death, nothing is the same.

[@crimzon_x4441]

Legend forever. Always in our hearts. RIP Niki

[@kfukanuma]

Exactly..

[@Percanoball]

Thanks lauda

[@SmallBlogV8]

His return to Monza in 1976 is the greatest sporting comeback of all time, across all sports.

[@six_blade_knife4699]

well I don't know - research Mario Lemieux, its a close one in my opinion...

[@ԲարսեղյանԱյծ34]

@@six_blade_knife4699 Wdym

[@six_blade_knife4699]

@@ԲարսեղյանԱյծ34 that Mario Lemieux story is very unique in my opionon too, in term of return and his overall deeds in sport and outside.

[@y_fam_goeglyd]

I cried my eyes out! I was a 10 year-old Hunt fan, but a great admirer of Lauda. Seeing him at the race at all moved me beyond belief. Seeing him after the race ... I cried so hard for him. He must have been in agony! A true hero for the ages.

[@noahabell4087]

The fact that he managed to keep his friendship with his greatest rival still manages to elude me. RIP Niki Lauda

[@filmandfirearms]

It's not an uncommon thing. Prost and Senna were actually really good friends, and also Hakinnen and Schumacher. They're sportsmen, they love it when someone manages to challenge them fairly. They share the same passion, the same talent, and it's easy for a bond to form

[@TCA17]

@@filmandfirearms Prost and Senna hated each other until Prost retired. It does not happen that often.

[@noahabell4087]

Meerkat More I totally agree, however friendship with rivals is becoming less and less common unfortunately.

[@yur1831]

@@noahabell4087 Can agree with that statement. None of the rivals that are present today on the grid show the love and incouragement that was present back 20 years ago or even 15. Today they seem like complete strangers to one each other, except for team members, it's sad tbh. Just look the way Niki was close to Prost even tho he won for half a point. I don't recall such a thing when Hamilton "stole" the championship to Massa in 2008, he just walk back to the pits with a smile on his face and acted like nothing happened. Massa was alone in the podium basically.

[@tsu8003]

@@yur1831 Hamilton is the single reason why I totally stopped watching Formula 1 after 30 years, well apart from the fact that Formula E is much better!

[@panjisatrio9529]

Lauda's story on winning his home GP, seems familiar with Senna's

[@o_Sid]

Two big heroes

[@mukeo918]

No, Senna's story on winning his home GP seems familiar with Lauda's

[@khalil5887]

You from Indonesia?

[@panjisatrio9529]

@@mukeo918 haha yeah true that's the correct logic

[@panjisatrio9529]

@@khalil5887 yeah... I guess....

[@bruhmoment5948]

Niki haven't left us, he has just lapped the field like he did in his first ever win.

[@nathanadeboye6481]

That is

[@alebangalter]

Why did I read that message with Austrian accent...

[@joshquinn4964]

He's racing one lap ahead yea

[@asdfkjhlk34]

Nathan Adeboye that’s crazy i know the dude in your avi

[@walterwhite6216]

bruhmoment he’s pretty much dead

[@omegraptorch3624]

I still find it hard to believe that such a legend had to die. He will forever be remembered. Requiescat in pace, Andreas Nikolaus Lauda!

[@SmallBlogV8]

He refused to die at the Nürburgring and earned himself another 43 years (and two titles) in return. He passed on with nothing left to prove. Now he is immortalised.

[@TenorCantusFirmus]

And his life has probably been cut shorter because of the permanent consequences of his '76 crash...

[@gympee]

No one is dead while their name is still spoken, RIP and GNU Niki Lauda.

[@filmandfirearms]

@@TenorCantusFirmus Ironically, his championship rival that year, Hunt, who crucially wasn't burned alive, died in 1993. Lauda lived on to 2019

[@M_TCL24]

@@filmandfirearms While Hunt wasn't burned alive, his in-bed championship titles with 5000 women certainly made his cardiac arrest came a lot damn quicker 😂

[@amnaah653]

R.I.P., he is an absolute Legend❤

[@SomeoneTookAK]

May he now be in peace

[@komi320tm6]

- I remember in 2012 I was at my home in Monaco when Niki called me. Before, we didn't really have contact with each other. He told me I should join Mercedes, that this is where I belong. It was the first time we started talking about it, ”admitted Hamilton. - I have always said that Ross [Brawn] had a decisive influence on my joining Mercedes. He explained the team's work to me and outlined a plan for Silver Arrows. I believed in this vision. Niki, however, was the person who presented me with this opportunity. He was my supporter for all the years. In all negotiations, in pressure to develop the car. He was a flesh and blood racing driver, ”added Hamilton

[@joaorfeldmann]

legend

[@responsez47]

A legend who will forever be in our hearts. R.I.P Niki Lauda. 1949-2019 ❤️

[@thevivaking1114]

Who else loves rush?

[@5KiLoveCars]

It's me

[@goofyscoundrel256]

Me

[@TenorCantusFirmus]

Me!

[@erkimcaglar1577]

my favourite

[@greatsageclok-roo9013]

I haven't seen many Ron Howard movies, by that one is an absolute gem! ... I don't know why, but I seem to really like movie based on moments of incredibleness that happened in sporting history. (I know 'incredibleness' is not a real word.)

[@Molar7335]

Thank you niki He’s not dead He’s just waiting for us at the finish line

[@Liam.hervo.1888]

Ik

[@mclarenjk18]

Ik? Wat zeg jij

[@omegraptorch3624]

He's a lap ahead

[@user-sg4vh9iu8i]

@@mclarenjk18 IKnow

[@outoftheframe1280]

@@mclarenjk18 it means i know

[@Mrunluckysod]

Best in history for me. An inspiration for everybody

[@deebow6486]

4 time world champion for me

[@LipeGabriel925]

I am a Schumi fan but I can see why you like him, for sure one of the greatest

[@simbamarz5677]

Also the best there is for me... Could have won more titles had he not decided to both retire a bit (and leave Ferrari after 1977)

[@MoveTowardsTheLight]

One of the best for me, and also one of my all time favorites.

[@cristian9365]

IMO Lauda is sooo underrated. When we're talking about the greatest f1 drivers ever everyone says Fangio, Schumacher, Senna, etc. but no one says Lauda :(

[@doubleboy2388]

It's just unbelievable what Lauda went through, and continued to race. Literally almost dying, and having his face and body burnt badly, he continued. Not just that, but he came back the same season to contend for the title!

[@Primas_19]

Legends tryna win their home race. Gearbox: Aight imma head out!

[@thruwaycircus2532]

it might be a good luck meme at this point lol

[@lozpopo]

This comment is still so relevant after Monaco 2021

[@TheIrelander95]

He didn't have the most wins, the most championships, the longest career or the most famous driving style. But Niki Lauda was the pinnacle of sheer willpower and determination in Formula 1 and one of the wisest drivers to ever race on the grid. That's why I think Lauda is the GOAT of F1!

[@connorbracey2249]

RIP Niki ❤️ one of the true greats of F1

[@robertofalorni7439]

One of the most iconic pilots of all times. Made of steel, forged with fire...

[@codyC423]

Fun fact: Dale Earnhardt Sr was a big Niki Lauda fan. He also found out (on his team radio at 200mph) that Ayrton Senna died and as soon as he climbed out of the car in victory lane he gave his condolences to Senna on live tv

[@aaaargl]

Growing up in the 90s, watching Niki as expert on german television it is easy to forget that he is one of the best drivers who ever graced the face of the earth. Not only winning 3 WDCs in F1 but also winning the 24h race at the Nordschleife.

[@KamasKirian716]

I think my favorite thing about his driving is he doesn't make excuses when he makes mistakes. He's brutally honest about himself.

[@adiatre]

RIP Lauda, you will always be in our hearts!

[@giuseppelewishamcaldarola7355]

and on our cockpit

[@pepepadro5576]

+ gold made hearth

[@LucaassArtiime]

Gentelmen, a short view back to the past... RIP Niki ♥

[@ramblingadventures]

I was such a huge Lauda fan as a kid, I first saw him at the Long Beach Grand Prix in 1977. I was there in 1982 but had a migraine and had to leave early and missed his win. I never saw him race again.

[@parkarmurmu290]

Niki Lauda is an sensation in F1. No-one can ever match his firm determination to win.

[@tom.mcnamara]

RIP, LEGEND.

[@dking657]

R.I.P Niki Lauda miss you so much 🙏🙏🙏🇦🇹❤

[@AlessandroVanzan]

My goodness, the tears... 😭😭😭 what an inspirational man, and what a driver. Italy loves you Niki! A real well-deserved Champion! ❤️❤️

[@redha_7465]

Niki world champion 1975, 1977 ans 1984♥️♥️♥️ We love you niki !!

[@SerPurple51]

Every video I've seen of Lauda is of him smiling. Even in the toughest times, he never lost his sense of humor and his smile.

[@lefilsajp8173]

Rip to one of the greatest driver in f1 History Always in our heart ❤️

[@sovvsuh]

this absolute legend will never die in our hearts R.I.P. Niki Lauda ❤️❤️❤️

[@shadowblade2149]

When you realise Legends of the past can also shape the future 🤯🤯🤯 RIP Niki. You brought up what is the monster of the current generation 🙏🙏🙏

[@MrSpeedy12]

Niki isn’t dead he just finished the race before us

[@hxrlracingleague1283]

🙏🏻

[@simon.houseaccount4807]

True

[@blackwhite09]

You were and will always be one of the greatest personalities of our small country and I am proud that I was privileged to be able to see you live on the track at the Legends Parade in Spielberg 2014. Danke Niki, für immer in unseren Herzen!❤️

[@lazyoverweightgoose]

When I watched Niki's movie i broke down in tears at his resilience

[@ThePanzafahra]

It's still quite hard to know he's dead - I grew up in the early 2000s with him on German television joking around with the F1 tv hosts and being the expert, plus his humor and the way he judged different incidents etc., truly one of a kind.

[@Oric007]

Niki Lauda & Ayrton Senna both FOREVER IN MY

[@madwolf341]

I got goosebumps listening to his story.Huge respect for him.His a legend.

[@francoisdvanderwesthuizen]

Lauda was a mastermind in the racing environment, whether he was driving, managing or motivating.

[@sourmyth]

Just re-watched Rush today, what an absolute legend, he'll surely be missed.

[@maxlefou81]

A spirit and a character in tempered steel.

[@LucaWerth]

Place 1 will be one of the most emotional moments in Formula 1 - forever. Thank you so much Niki for being the man you were. RIP! 🙏❤️

[@TheCarAddict]

Lauda is a legend forever🙏❤️ R.I.P.

[@Chris-wm6wv]

He's one of the best F1 Drivers in the world! R.I.P

[@chocolatetownforever7537]

NOBODY had more heart than Lauda. All the respect in the world for that guy.

[@vtv8man]

What a legend. Despite being a guy who said he had no friends he was worshipped and loved by many. I have many fond memories of my life long F1 addiction due to Lauda and Piquet...

[@csillader3689]

RIP Niki ❤🇦🇹❤

[@atomevo1984]

Niki is for me the Greatest ever!

[@waterfordrs22]

A man in his own league and I mean beyond simply being a race driver. A great man.

[@illfindyou115]

True legend R. I. P💪 Just finished his autobiography

[@michaellavery4899]

Nicky Lauda must be the most inspirational ever in F1. Not only was he a great driver who overcame the injuries of a horrific accident, he was an intellectual who understood exactly how his car and his opponents minds worked. He succeeded in everything he did and left this world with the most incredible legacy.

[@theempires5]

9:58 "taking the lead from team mate, Jody Scheckter" Umm, wasn't Lauda's team mate that season is Reutemann? Because Jody was running the single entrant for Walter Wolf Racing.

[@e.w.3819]

Yeah all year. Lauda even never drove last 2 races that year as he was already early champion. Gilles V. drove race 16/17 of the season next to Reutemann.

[@arjunmehta.4528]

Yeah I was just wondering that 🤨 ur right

[@ΚωνσταντίνοςΚωνσταντίνου-θ1ψ]

Yeah Niki's teamate was Carlos Reutemann...

[@bengoet89]

I miss him so much. I grew up with him as an TV expert for german television. A part of my childhood belongs to this man. May he RIP and win many GP's in heaven.

[@Marco-sl8tv]

He's simply a legend! Returning on track after only a few weeks recovering is just incredible!! Biggest respect! RIP Niki🙏🙏

[@lucasdelfino5358]

What a legend. He was my absolute idol growing up, I would tel his story of courage to anyone that would listen. Loved watching F1 with my father on Sunday morning!

[@MoniFps]

The greatest fighter in formula one, an inspiration to anyone. Danke Niki!

[@Grovreicraynth]

RIP Niki Lauda. One of the all time greats. First knew of him in 2002 when my uncle had a CD filled with old formula 1 throwback races. He's one of the reasons that I'm still a big f1 fan to this day.

[@jhplays3209]

RIP , what an absolute legend♡

[@jimmuo9286]

Larger than life! He (and a few others) made F1 what it was at the time and to a lesser extent is today. Exceptional driver and a nice human.

A year without Niki 😥😪😭😭 RIP Niki

[@themadmonk7866]

I miss this man. rest in peace champ. You'll never be forgotten.

[@lomvardosfilms3451]

❤❤❤ Goodbye champion. Never forgotten

[@flythewing4456]

Sometimes to be GOAT os not only a matter of numbers or titles won, for me He is much greater than many others with more trophies under their belt

[@afonsoletra3868]

One of the best drivers ever

[@clairtonrompato3706]

Backing to Race and having high performance only 4 weeks after that accident is the most Brave came back history off ALL time sports. RIP great Lauda.

[@wizzfizz6800]

All of Lauda’s cars were gorgeous

[@arunpatel360]

niki lauda was a true legend never to be forgotten, niki was, is and always be one of the best f1 drivers, recovering from a crash like that something only niki could do🙏❤️

[@marcosfdez109]

This is really emotional

[@deferlukeman8967]

Niki mechanical genius, surgical driver, dedication unrivalled. And still man enough to say no when his principles were lower than the risk to race. When you said no it’s to dangerous that showed a man standing by his principles. That showed a true champion and leader of the sport.

[@TheYoshi463]

Correction at the end: He created one of the most iconic moments *in all of sport's history* .

[@Flappoxy]

RIP LEGEND . Always in our racing hearts .

[@joaoherdeiro6006]

❤️❤️❤️Legends never die.

[@ro19gat]

Rip Niki you were one in a million, they broke the mould when you wee born, such an admirable man Love and Light , a Fan x

[@mayankbaruah3997]

An absolute legend with such an inspiring story. I have always looked up to his story to remind myself to never give up

[@alberto1311]

The footage quality is exquisite. Well done, F1.

[@itsrasalhague]

4:44 Wow, such a sight to behold. Three legends on one stage!

[@howardsmith1338]

He was a true racing hero and ledgend. RIP.

[@mikael_yt355]

Niki Lauda the legend of F1 He is the best

[@raradis]

The energy and mindfulness of this man is mind-blowing..

[@dietpepsivanilla3095]

Niki's "teammate" at Ferrari in 1977 was Lole (Carlos Reutemann) not Jody Scheckter. Lauda was asked if he considered Reutemann a teammate or a rival and Niki famously replied "Neither."

[@bicyclist2]

I watched the Prost, Senna duels as a kid in the 80's. Niki Lauda was one of the best of his generation. I've seen the movie "Rush". Thanks

[@jonathancale2545]

2:57 - now that's what I call grid girls!!

[@chromeandconcrete]

How can you dislike this story of a legend ?

[@JWONG-pu8ky]

One of the finest gentleman who race on the grd

[@isthatrubble]

I love the way they present the austrian win as a sign of great perseverance or whatever when lauda already said in a video on this channel that he only did it because he was too lazy to walk back to the pits

[@willingenders1406]

R.I.P my favourite driver ❤️ 😭

[@francescaroat2076]

Thanks for this greatness! Niki's braveheart is immortal!

[@rohaniyer7589]

Absolute legend

[@daniellestorm9602]

Niki defined sportsmanship for me. Courageous in many dimensions. Never overrated himself or despaired at failure. Fair and bluntly honest. An eternal archetype and hero.

[@officialsusq]

RIP Niki

[@j_errosuhdudegod]

What a great human! Rest easy nicki and keep rolling!

[@danezinn]

6:57 What a podium

[@Cybercian]

What a legend! How could anyone be cruel enough to dislike this video!

[@michaelrowell7798]

When God given ability meets an iron determination to succeed...

[@Dr1on]

Epitomy of mental strength. Incredible driver.

[@tibsofficial3347]

Danke Niki

[@jnkdlx]

A very brave man. Excellent driver. Go Niki, go! Wherever you are...