Niki Lauda is an Austrian former Formula One driver, three-time F1 World Drivers' Champion, and aviation entrepreneur. He is widely considered one of the greatest F1 drivers of all time and is one of the most successful and popular personalities in motorsport history. Lauda is also a former airline entrepreneur, who founded and ran three airlines, Lauda Air, Niki, and Laudamotion. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Niki Lauda on james hunt, motorsport, courageous.
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A lot of people criticize Formula 1 as an unnecessary risk. But what would life be like if we only did what is necessary?
Vienna is the gate to Eastern Europe.
Giving up is something a Lauda doesn't do.
Jean Todt's system will never succeed, not even with Michael Schumacher.
The less you talk, the more time you have for the essential things.
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.
Airlines go in the long run at the competition to reason. For the passenger the competition is good, because each competitor tries to undercut the other one.
Taking your first title is much more complicated and more difficult; it takes years of work - from go-kart to Formula One. The second comes more easily, because you've already got the experience.
Business is much less transparent than a win in a Grand Prix; in a race you drive over the finishing line first and you have won. In business it is different.
Running an airline is a normal job. Racing is more.
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Giving up is something a Lauda doesn't do. — Niki Lauda
The less you talk, the more time you have for the essential things. — Niki Lauda
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When you have something in black and white, you can deal with it quicker.
The air travel industry moves into a new phase every five to six years.
I want to bring passengers on my airplanes to present to them my product.
A race isn't won until it's over.
I maintain that the maxim is still to be faster than the others.
You must always be faster and better than the others.
To be honest, it is boring to talk about winning.
My experience enables me to select the very best pilots in the market.
This aircraft tops everything. All the others look old as compared to this one.
Happiness is an enemy. It weakens you. Suddenly, you have something to lose.
Niki Lauda Quotes About Berlin
In Germany air became generally accepted Berlin in this area. It operated with 45 airplanes within the Low Cost range from Germany, and is one the most successful carriers in Europe. — Niki Lauda
The crucial point is always the own cost structure. Therefore I created a Low Cost alliance with air Berlin. — Niki Lauda
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. — Niki Lauda
We now fly with an airbus, which has 210 seats, six times the week to Palma to the spider of the air Berlin. — Niki Lauda
Niki Lauda Famous Quotes And Sayings
Giving up is something a Lauda doesn't do. — Niki Lauda
The less you talk, the more time you have for the essential things. — Niki Lauda
If you are a straightforward racing driver you should always see your limits. You have to be objective and not come up with any bullshit. — Niki Lauda
Sebastian [ Vettel] can also learn to be more laid-back. It's never too late to learn. He's got some way to go. He's young and will turn out well. I'm not worried about that. He'll raise the bar ever higher. — Niki Lauda
I am someone who places great value on the detail. That was always the case, even in my days as a racing driver. — Niki Lauda
I always want to know whether the customers are satisfied; customer satisfaction is, after all, my ultimate goal! — Niki Lauda
The guest gets at least as much service with us as with some established airline, if not even more. And at by far a favourable price. Thus the passengers remain gladly with us. — Niki Lauda
Ultimately, an aircraft owner does not want to have to deal with all the intricate details which are necessary for the business. — Niki Lauda
It was the same with Schumacher: the need for the adrenaline rush, to push himself to the limit was always there. So without a Formula One car to race with he went on to do motorcycle racing and other stupid things, and obviously that wasn't enough to keep him happy, so he had a problem to sort out and returning to racing was his answer to the problem. — Niki Lauda
I always go extreme ways. — Niki Lauda
To make a decision you need to be in a perfect environment: you have to be motivated and surrounded by the right people. — Niki Lauda
Whenever I see something that challenges me, I take it on. — Niki Lauda
Grey zones do not interest me at all. — Niki Lauda
I see myself as a classic middle market entrepreneur, and this is the role I fulfil. — Niki Lauda
Whenever there is discussion, I make it clear that I do not want any grey zones, just black and white. — Niki Lauda
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. — Niki Lauda
Really, you should always discuss the defeats because you can learn much more from failure than from success. — Niki Lauda
You must always aim for further growth. — Niki Lauda
From success, you learn absolutely nothing. From failure and setbacks conclusions can be drawn. That goes for your private life as well as your career. — Niki Lauda
When things change a lot, some guys handle the change better than others, but that doesn't mean the guys that take longer to get the hang of things are suddenly slow drivers! — Niki Lauda
When you have the chance to fight for victory or a podium finish, you have the motivation to push that extra bit out of yourself. — Niki Lauda
You appreciate that it is very easy to die and you have to arrange your life to cope with that reality. — Niki Lauda
I see myself as the mind of the business which takes care of every last detail; if you do not do this you cannot be fast enough. — Niki Lauda
You have a brake in your brain that stops you doing stupid things. The older you are, the earlier that brake comes on. When you're 20 you stop at nothing; when you're older you're cleverer than when you're 20, so your brain brake operates more often! — Niki Lauda
Don't talk too much, be focused on the goal and achieve it. — Niki Lauda
Life Lessons by Niki Lauda
Niki Lauda's resilience and determination in the face of adversity is an inspiring example of what can be achieved with hard work and dedication.
His refusal to give up and his commitment to success, even in the face of life-threatening danger, is a testament to the power of the human spirit.
His story serves as a reminder that with enough courage and dedication, anything is possible, no matter how difficult the odds may seem.
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