#niki lauda tribute

[f1yogurt]

Happy Birthday Niki Lauda. May your courage and innovation continue to inspire us all.

#niki lauda #lauda archives #classic f1 #f1 #formula 1 #happy birthday legend #niki lauda tribute #favorite photos

[wejustvibing]

#❤️ #lovely tribute mercedes 🥺 #niki lauda #mercedes amg f1 #f1

[cazzyf1]

Via @/mercedesamgf1 on Instagram

#i'm not crying you are crying 😭😭😭 #beautiful tribute to an amazing man #can't believe its been three years #niki lauda #classic f1 #f1 #formula one #formual 1

[infernalodie]

𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐓 || 𝐉𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐎𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐚

“𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦'𝘴 𝘯𝘰 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘳𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘦 𝘐'𝘮 𝘢 𝘧𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘦𝘳, 𝘧𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯'𝘵 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘷𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘮𝘦 𝘐 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘶𝘱, 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘶𝘱“

Inspo: Macklemore - CHANT

Pairing: Jenna Ortega x F1Black!Male!reader

Summary: You knew the impact you had on the world.

Warnings: Just angst

Words: 1420

Your life had always been on the track. Your sanctum of tranquillity had been inside that car. It was where you felt yourself. It was your safe haven. And after dating you for 3 years, Jenna knew this like the back of her hand. She knew the way your mind worked and what kept you going, and it was being inside that. Going over 200 mph and feeling that adrenaline running through your body. The way your mind always calculated the turns and overtakes of your fellow drivers. You were truly special and it was that knowledge that made you continue to drive.

“Baby, it’s like any other race. They aren’t going to take that fighter from me.”

You were prideful in everything you pursued. If it was racing or being a fiance to Jenna. Nothing could stop you from succeeding and Jenna loved you for it. But that didn’t change how humble you were to have gotten to where you are and achieve anything you set your mind to. Never forgetting the people who helped you rise to the position you were in.

Starting from F2, all eyes had been on you from the masterful driving you performed for crowds. Many F1 drivers praised you and told you how excited they were to face you themselves. And when you did make it to F1, you sure as hell gave them a run for their money. Winning Grand Prix after Grand Prix for Redbull and showing that you would be the next Niki Lauda and Lewis Hamilton. Even making friends with the racers after most of them have been your idols. Every day, you had fought to get where you were and there was nothing stopping you from exceeding that.

Race after race, you performed and showed the world what was possible. Standing up on those podiums with Lewis, your mentor, and sharing bottles of champagne like you two won the entire race together. Showing a kid like you that grew up in the East End of London that they could get to where you were. You were a national icon around the world. Kids had pictures of you on their walls and people representing you everywhere. Songs were made with you mentioned and in tribute to you. All of it constantly made you question, “Is this real life?”

The best part was that Jenna got to see it all. She got to be there before you even made it into F2 and got to see you quickly rise in the ranks in some of the best drivers. Able to recall the moment when you came out of the Redbull racing HQ with a big silly grin on your lips. Being able to see your plateau and rises. The hard times and the brightest times. It was beautiful, to say the least.

There was one thing that you had told her that had stuck with her. It was such a heartbreaking thing to hear but was able to understand it to some sort of degree. Remembering you pulling her into the barracks where the pit crew and rest of the team were and saying, “I will rise up even after death. I’ve made the impact I needed to on this world. So, promise me you will if that day comes.”

If she’d known how true that was, then maybe she would’ve stopped you from racing months ago.

“Oh, Y/n going down the inside on turn one. Overtaking Sergio Perez and Albon right off the start.” Paul Di Resta stated as you took the turn with ease.

Jenna sat in the barracks, staring up at the screen with worried eyes and hands clasped over her mouth. She’d always felt anxiety when you raced. Even after countless wins, she couldn’t help it.

But she watched as you took position after position in each turn and straightaway. You were showing that no matter what, your skills were something supernatural. God-given talents that made you shine out to the rest of the roster of drivers.

“Y/n is now in third with Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton ahead of him,” Anthony Davidson announced.

“Well, Anthony, the two Red Bull drivers have always been neck to neck with one another,” Paul said. “A friendly competition of course. As we have seen many times through the year so far.”

And everyone watched the two of you race each other. Overtaking one another each turn you two could, and the whole time you wore a smile. A joyful one that most were surprised was possible on a race track where it was only competition to exist. But you and Max had hit it off the moment you two met. Sharing jokes frequently and knowing that the match you two put up for each other was nothing more than friendly. If there was a chance for you two to be on the podiums, then you two would take it over anything else.

But all it had taken was one turn. One person to steer a little too far to the right or left for things to stop. For time to become non-existent as one person is put in a state of danger. Unfortunately, that had been you. Verstappen tapped you just barely and it had been enough to send your car out of control into the barriers. And in a moment, everything went dark.

The sound of your car exploding was heard from the barracks where Jenna’s body flinched upon the sound and the incident from the broadcast. It took a moment for her to truly understand and see what had just happened. Believing her eyes to be deceiving her until she finally saw the looks on your team's faces. The pure shock and horror that had plagued their expressions and that was when reality set in.

Hamilton, who had seen in his rearview your car go up into flames, had slammed onto the brakes and veered his car off to the side. Not listening to his crew to stay in and bring the car to the pit lane. Instead, hopping out of his car and sprinting back to where you were. Screaming out your name as he ripped off his helmet and tossed it to the side. Arriving at your car that was halfway through the metal barriers. Flames reaching out at an alarming volume. 

And no one had any control over Jenna who had sprinted out of the barracks and into the direction she could see the orange glow. Able to hear Hamilton's screams over the roaring engines of the cars and crowd. But stopped when she saw the crash and your body.

That night haunted her every day, but here she was at the Le Mans Grand Prix. Standing in the centre of the track with the drivers all around with their heads bowed. Tears streamed down her face as she stared down at your helmet. The intricate details that you had her craft herself. When they tried to give her a brand new one, she denied it and asked for the one that you wore in your last race. Able to see the scratches and burns along the sides of the once sleek surface. Pressing her head to the helmet, she sighed in contentment.

She knew that if you were here with her, you would tell her that everything happens for a reason. You would console her in every way you knew would help. But now that you weren’t here, she wasn’t sure what to do. She wasn’t sure what to do without your kind heart to guide her through the darkness. Or your warm embrace would ever feel like again. She hated you for leaving her like this.

But what broke her heart was that you were right. People in the stands wore your colours and held posters of you. Everyone understands your backstory and uses that as the motivation to improve their lives. You were the birth of a new generation of people to strive for the best in themselves despite the cards dealt to them.

The countless hours you dedicated to this sport. All of the tears you shed for it. Every friend and fan that you had made. No one could take that away from you. There was no one else you could impress. You had made the impact you needed to and no one would be able to do it again. And for years to pass on, people would chant your name as one of the best drivers to ever live.

“Even after death, my message will inspire the next.”

And she would join them.

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[coffeebreakexpresso]

 classic livery at Niki Lauda tribute posters

[ilovejevsjeans]

2019- Monaco- All the teams paid tribute to three time world champion Niki Lauda at the Monaco GP who died less than a week before the race.

#daniel ricciardo #dan #monaco 2019 #natalie pinkham #niki lauda #10 years of dan #10 years of dan: 2019

[eliotheeangelis]

hii … i’ve seen your tags from the classical drivers post and i was wondering if you know where i can get some more info about these drivers - the old guard like i call them in my mind - except from their biography on google.

or you know if you have some must watch races from them?

Aw thank you so much for the ask! I'm regretting including so many drivers in my tags! This is going to be all over the place because my knowledge of these guys has kind of built up organically (I’ve been following F1 for too long haha) but I will try my best.

(I would just say one word of warning - if you google any of these guys be careful, as sadly several of them were killed racing and it’s really easy to accidentally see videos or photos of their crashes. Search with care!)

I'll start with Elio de Angelis because he's literally my fave - @riccardo-and-elio 's site Unfinished Symphony is the place to go - there are articles, photos, videos and so much more, as well as her other social media channels (the youtube is fantastic!) Her tumblr blog is great for Riccardo Patrese content too!

This article is great for a general introduction to Elio. This article is good too but just be warned that it describes his fatal accident in a bit of detail.

Also have to shout out eliodeangelis.info because that’s where I learned about him first!

Must watch Elio race? Austria 1982 of course! (watch from 8.20 onwards for the very tense ending!)

Nigel Mansell - I don’t know where to start with Nigel… he’s a dork he’s dramatic he’s flamboyant he’s my special little guy. This video is probably the best introduction.

His best race? There’s a lot to choose from, but for me it’s the 1987 British Grand Prix

Ayrton Senna’s opening lap at Donington 1993 should be required watching for all F1 fans!

If you don’t know much about Alain Prost and Senna and their rivalry, this is a great intro

Jo Siffert and Pedro Rodriguez are my fave 70s guys. Here’s them going side by side through Eau Rouge in the wet (when they were teammates!! Jackie Stewart called them deraged for this!). More on them in this article.

An intro to Gilles Villeneuve - . Must watch races for Gilles? Monaco 1981, Spain 1981.. and his three wheeled escapades at Zandvoort 1981

Niki Lauda’s career story

The tragedy of Gilles Villeneuve and Didier Pironi - https://www.redbull.com/gb-en/gilles-villeneuve-didier-pironi-rivalry

Graham Hill is one of my favourites because he was absolutely hilarious – here’s a good compilation of his funny moments

He won Monaco five times (only Senna has won more races at Monaco) and is so far the only driver to win the “Triple Crown” of motorsport – that is, winning the Monaco Grand Prix, the 24 hours of Le Mans and the Indy 500. His best win? Probably Monaco 1965 – he was forced to take to an escape road to avoid an accident, and had to get out of his car and physically push it back on the track to carry on with the race – he came back from 5th to win!

Jim Clark is still probably the greatest driver of all time. There is a good (long!) BBC documentary on him available here. A compilation of his best races is here.

Last but not least here is a lovely tribute to Michele Alboreto, my favourite little guy.

I'm sure there is loads of stuff I've forgotten so please do feel free to add to this! But I think that's enough to get you started ;)

#greenlikethesky answers #classic f1

[diabolus1exmachina]

Gordon Murray T.50s Niki Lauda

Gordon Murray's T.50s track special, as expected, does not disappoint. In fact, while limited to just 25 units, the T.50s Niki Lauda comes with such a remarkable spec sheet that this side of attacking the track in a Formula 1 car, it should be nearly impossible to match its performance. The list of wow factors begins with a power-to-weight ratio of 823 horsepower per tonne, only to continue with a rear fan that goes to maximum downforce mode at all speeds above 50 miles per hour. All GMA T.50s Niki Lauda models will be individually named after F1 victories of Murray designs, starting with chassis 01, the 1974 Kyalami (South African Grand Prix, Brabham BT44) car.

Gordon Murray says the T.50s project began some 18 months ago, and instead of just being a track-happy version of the road car, it's been a parallel design development. That translates to more aggressive aero changes instead of just add-ons, and 317 pounds shaved from the road car. The 4.0-liter Cosworth V12 is actually 35 pounds lighter in the Niki Lauda editions, while the six-speed manual gearbox is replaced by Xtrac's six-speed IGS paddle-operated race box. With no body panel carried over from the "regular" T.50, the T.50s features a dominant central fin to enhance stability wearing Niki Lauda's logo, along with a delta-shaped fixed wing paying tribute to Murray’s 1983 Brabham BT52. Further enhancing the 15.74-inch fan's effect is the truly massive active diffuser. Meanwhile, ground effect at the front is boosted by barge boards sculpted to improve airflow to the side ducts, an LMP1-style splitter, and Koenigsegg-rivalling dive planes. Despite Gordon Murray repeatedly referring to his Brabham fan car as a "blunt instrument," the rear grille features a "Fan Car" script next to the T.50s logo.

Still revving to 12,100 rpm, the Cosworth V12 of the T.50s Niki Lauda comes with revised cylinder heads and camshafts, plus a higher compression ratio of 15:1. GMA says weight-saving measures extend to the intake, exhaust and control systems, as well as the engine itself. All the valves are made from titanium, and there is no variable valve timing because this car is always in full attack mode. A simpler induction system features 12 throttle bodies on top of the engine, fed directly by that racing-style air box. The exhaust system does without catalytic converters, has thinner Inconel walls, and, with only track noise limits to meet, benefits from smaller silencers. The result is a specific output of 178 horsepower per liter for a total of 701 horsepower at 11,500 rpm, and 357 pound-feet of torque at 9,000 rpm. With the even bigger roof-mounted RAM induction airbox, maximum output goes up to 725 horsepower. GMA goes on to say that "right through the rev-range, it promises to be one of the greatest and most characterful sounding cars ever made." Finally, GMA's bespoke Xtrac IGS (Instantaneous Gearshift) electronically actuated, six-speed, paddle-shift gearbox is 11 pounds lighter than the road car's manual transmission.

Brembo's carbon-ceramic brake discs measuring 370mm by 34mm at the front and 340mm by 34mm at the rear are carried over, along with their six- and four-piston calipers. Eighteen-inch forged magnesium center-lock wheels improve brake cooling, all while weighing 13.2 pounds each. GMA says the braking system, the slick Michelin tires, and the active aerodynamics combine to produce an eye-popping deceleration of 3.5g

#Gordon Murray #t.50 #niki lauda #Brabham BT44

[f1]

Mercedes rename road at team HQ 'Lauda Drive' in tribute to three-time world champion

Mercedes have revealed that they have renamed the road that leads to their technology campus in Brackley in tribute to the late three-time world championship-winning driver Niki Lauda. Lauda served as the team's Non-Executive Chairman from 2012 until his passing in 2019 and after receiving permission from his family and the local authorities, Mercedes have announced that the road will now be called 'Lauda Drive'. Mercedes CEO and Team Principal Toto Wolff, who unveiled the new road sign on Tuesday afternoon in front of a gathering of team members described the occasion as a “true honour.” READ MORE: ‘Next year, we’re back’ declares Wolff, as Mercedes aim to recover from ‘character-building’ season “It’s a true honour to unveil Lauda Drive and it was great to see so many team members gather to watch the reveal,” said Wolff. “While our dear friend and colleague Niki wouldn’t have wanted us to make a fuss, he would also be proud to have this road named after him. It was a privilege for all of us to work alongside him and I was lucky enough to call him one of my best friends. “He was a massive contributor to our success, a great sparring partner for me and a strong non-executive chairman, who we miss dearly. I wish he was still here as my friend and as a chairman, because there would have been many questions, I’d have liked to ask him this year.” He added: “His legacy lives on in so many shapes and forms, but to know so many people will pass down Lauda Drive in the years to come is very special.” Lauda won three world championships in a career that saw him race for the likes of Ferrari, Brabham and McLaren, and was later one of the key figures in helping Mercedes achieve the astonishing success they enjoyed with the beginning of the turbo-hybrid era in 2014 – including helping persuade Lewis Hamilton to join the team from McLaren. via Formula 1 News https://www.formula1.com

#F1 #Mercedes rename road at team HQ 'Lauda Drive' in tribute to three-time world champion #Formula 1

[sportsgr8]

#AlainProst #AyrtonSenna #CarlosSainz #CharlesLeclerc #JackBrabham #JackieStewart #LusailInternationalCircuit #MaxVerstappen #NelsonPiquet #NikiLauda #OscarPiastri #QatarGrandPrixSprint #SebastianVettel #WorldChampion #WorldDrivers

[f1yogurt]

#niki lauda #lauda archives #mercedes amg f1 #mercedes f1 #toto wolff #niki lauda tribute #classic f1 #f1 #formula 1

[thatwritererinoriordan]

hi... extremely glad you reblogged the Niki Lauda tribute. just curious as to why(?); what about it appealed to you? no judgement, just sincere and heartfelt curiosity.

a. History nerd.

b. Crush on Daniel Bruhl in Rush.

[cazzyf1]

Today, I've thought a lot about what Toto Wolff said about Niki Lauda, as I am everyone else who has seen the tweet has done the same. My first response was a lot of anger towards Toto for calling Niki a mascot and joking about replacing him with Helmut. It feels belittling of Niki and disrespectful of everything he did for Mercedes. I tweeted about it, made a photo edit for Niki about it, and was very tempted to post on my tribute account to Niki about it, yet I held off from that. No need to make the situation bigger than what it is.

I went to read the article it was quoted from to gather as much context as I could for the quotes, and I'll include exactly what it said below:

'In the event that the matter ends with Marko leaving Red Bull, Toto Wolff makes him a tongue-in-cheek offer: Marko could take Niki Lauda's old place at Mercedes! "We're missing our old mascot anyway. Then we'll just use Helmut. He's age-appropriate. He doesn't have a red cap, but then he'll come to us," grins Wolff.' (using Google Translate to translate from German to English)

Clearly, Toto is trying to joke about the situation; maybe it's the sort of thing Niki would have laughed at himself. With as much as I know about Niki, he very likely would. Niki and Helmut had very similar racing careers at the start. Recently, I've been reading a book about Niki published in 1975 that focused a lot on Helmut initially to show the contrast and similarities between the two Austrian drivers. Then, as we all know, Niki worked for Mercedes and Helmut for Red Bull. I've read interviews with Niki and Helmut, and they got along well. Now, I don't agree with much of what Helmut has said and done, but I can't deny his friendship with Niki, whom I respect a lot. So I'm trying to look at this situation as Toto making the sort of joke Niki would have found funny about him and Helmut.

Yet even so, the phrasing of it feels like it diminishes all of what Niki did. He supported and understood the drivers when Toto couldn't, he gave his advice, and his no-bullshit approach would tell Mercedes what needed changing within the team and with the car. He was the non-executive chairman of Mercedes, and he owned stakes in the company. He was not just a man in a red cap to represent Mercedes.

Niki and Toto were very close. I could write so many stories that I know of the two of them, and it's why I want to try to understand why Toto would say such a thing about him. Niki saw Toto as one of his closest friends, which is why I am trying to rationalise it in my mind of Toto joking about it in a way that Niki would have found funny.

Maybe I'll have a more rational mind about it in a few days, or maybe I'll still be a bit bitter. Maybe he will say more about it, or maybe he won't. Time will tell on that front.

I'd also love to hear other people's thoughts on the situation, and on Toto. I just felt like I needed to put my thoughts into words and put them out there, given how much I've posted about Niki and shared.

#I just love Niki so much #it was hard to see that this morning #knowing how close toto was to Niki #I'm still so confliced #niki lauda

[vinitkaul]

Formula 1 Movies: Recommending films related to Formula 1

Here are several films that offer exhilarating racing action, compelling storylines, and behind-the-scenes information if you want to fully immerse yourself in the adrenaline-fueled world of Formula 1:

1."Rush" (2013), a suspenseful drama directed by Ron Howard, follows James Hunt's (Chris Hemsworth) and Niki Lauda's (Daniel Brühl) bitter rivalry during the 1976 Formula One season. By presenting the two drivers' distinct personalities and racing styles, the movie emphasises the thrill and danger of the sport.

2.An emotional tribute to the late Brazilian racing legend Ayrton Senna, "Senna" (2010) is a film that has received a lot of praise. "Senna" gives a detailed account of Senna's life, his bitter rivalries, and his terrible end through a combination of archive film and interviews. It presents an engaging investigation of his aptitude, tenacity, and influence on the sport.

3. John Frankenheimer's classic film "Grand Prix" (1966) beautifully depicts the danger and glitz of 1960s Formula 1 racing. It offers dramatic racing sequences and an inside look at the sport as it follows the lives of numerous drivers as they compete in the renowned Grand Prix races.

4. 2013's "1: Life on the Limit" This video, another informative documentary, explores the dangers, victories, and tragedies that have created Formula 1 throughout its existence. It includes interviews with drivers, team owners, and other important individuals, giving a thorough account of Formula 1's illustrious history.

5. Roman Polanski's 1972 documentary "Weekend of a Champion" presents an original viewpoint on Formula 1. The 1971 Monaco Grand Prix weekend is followed by Jackie Stewart, a Formula 1 World Champion, demonstrating the emotional and physical difficulties that drivers must overcome.

6. The 2017 film "McLaren" chronicles the heroic life of Bruce McLaren, a celebrated New Zealand racer and the man who started the McLaren Racing organisation. It examines his rise from impoverished beginnings to become a Formula 1 champion and a significant figure in the motorsports industry.

7. "Williams" (2017), a documentary with Morgan Matthews as director, takes a close look at the Sir Frank Williams-founded Williams Formula 1 team. It explores the team's past, accomplishments, and challenges while providing a gripping account of tenacity and zeal.

These films provide many viewpoints on the Formula 1 scene, from intense racing action to close-ups of great drivers and teams. They offer a captivating and enjoyable way to experience the drama and excitement of motorsport.

[umlewis]

lewis hamilton lifts his helmet in tribute to the late niki lauda in parc ferme, monaco - may 26, 2019 (source: 1 / 2 / 3 // photographer: glenn dunbar)

#likes are nice reblogs are better 😊 #lewis hamilton #niki lauda #f1 #formula 1 #monaco gp 2019 #flashback fic ref #flashback fic ref 2019 #monaco #monaco 2019 #monaco 19 #monaco2019 #monaco19 #monaco 2019 sunday #tw death

[holdmyhopeinyourhands]

I'm just really emotional about this helmet okay.... like the picture with Lewis that says "dream team, thank you lewis," and the picture with Lauda that says "I miss you Niki" and the one were he's wearing his Fangio award with that dorky little smile and that one were Toto his hugging him while grinning so proudly and that one were he's standing on top of the world lifting that trophy and...... I'm just.... he loves this team so much and I love him so much and I'm not okay😭

I'm really not okay.

Thank you Valtteri💙💙

#valtteri bottas #lewis hamilton #toto Wolff #niki lauda #mercedes #merc family #abu dhabi gp 2021 #tribute #i love him so much it hurts