F1 and Done

in Hits & Misses by
“Sunscreen?
No thanks, kid.
What’s the point?
I mean…Just look at me.”
 

Niki Lauda
Race driver, airline owner, rat-kabob.
February 22, 1949 – May 20, 2019
Aged 70 years.

Most recognized for: A 3 time World Champion, Mr. Lauda is considered one F1’s top drivers of all time. In 1976, he narrowly survived one of the sport’s most fiery wrecks, adding scars and disfigurement to his already rodent-like appearance. Niki also founded 3 airlines, including Austria’s Lauda Air. But after 2 kidney transplants and a recent double lung transplant, he finally crossed the finish line.

Selected by: Tote Menschen