Niki Lauda
Niki Lauda
Andreas Nikolaus "Niki" Laudais an Austrian former Formula One driver who was three times F1 World Champion, winning in 1975, 1977 and 1984. He is currently the only driver to have been champion for both Ferrari and McLaren, the sport's two most successful constructors. More recently an aviation entrepreneur, he has founded and run two airlines. He is also Bombardier Business Aircraft brand ambassador. He was also a consultant for Scuderia Ferrari and team manager of the Jaguar Formula One...
NationalityAustrian
ProfessionRace Car Driver
Date of Birth22 February 1949
CityVienna, Austria
CountryAustria
A race isn't won until it's over.
I've been through a lot and I realise the future can't be controlled. I'm not worried. You can always learn to overcome difficulties.
A lot of people criticize Formula 1 as an unnecessary risk. But what would life be like if we only did what is necessary?
Happiness is an enemy. It weakens you. Suddenly, you have something to lose.
The overhead must be reduced. With many airlines the sales runs naturally over travel agencies, and that means an enormous expenditure.
The alliance with air Berlin is attractive for me. I can use the whole sales network of the air Berlin and 24 percent of my own airline at air Berlin sold.
The crucial point is always the own cost structure. Therefore I created a Low Cost alliance with air Berlin.
I employ 20 people in Vienna. The other 130 coworkers are pilots and flight companions. The Overhead is limited with me. Reduces naturally the costs of my fliers.