Niki Lauda was a legendary Austrian Formula 1 driver, three-time World Champion, and one of the sport’s most resilient figures, famously returning to racing just weeks after a near-fatal crash. After retiring, he played a key role in Mercedes F1’s modern success as a non-executive chairman, helping bring Lewis Hamilton to the team and shaping its championship dominance. Since his passing in 2019 Mercedes has honored him with a red star on every livery since. #nikilauda #lewishamilton #formula1 #