
Niki Lauda: His Competition History
Jon Saltinstall(Author)
Evro Publishing
Published on 28. November 2019
Book
Hardback
376 pages
978-1-910505-46-5 (ISBN)
Description
When, during the tumultuous 1976 Formula 1 season, Niki Lauda nearly perished in a conflagration at the Nurburgring and then, severely scarred, courageously fought back to race again only six weeks later, the Austrian earned admiration and adulation world-wide. While the saga of that year, and the battle with James Hunt for the World Championship, has been told many times, the rest of Lauda's racing has received less attention. This new book redresses that by documenting, race by race, his diverse driving career from 1968 to 1985. Through detailed dissection of each of his 328 races, in an eclectic mix of cars, a vivid picture emerges of a hugely determined and vastly talented racer who, despite many setbacks, left a remarkable legacy. All enthusiasts will treasure this comprehensive and richly illustrated examination of Niki Lauda's entire competition history.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Sherborne
United Kingdom
Illustrations
Over 300 photographs
Dimensions
Height: 306 mm
Width: 245 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
2006 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-910505-46-5 (9781910505465)
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Persons
Jon Saltinstall grew up near Donington Park, where he witnessed his first motor race at the age of 12 after winning tickets in a local newspaper competition. Already fascinated by the sport and its history, he obsessively pursued his interest while following a career in banking. His admiration for Niki Lauda led him to embark on this book, his first, and after nine years, in 2019, he completed it a matter of weeks before his subject's death. Married with two grown-up children, he lives in Leicestershire.