What did Niki Lauda say when James Hunt died?

On June 15, 1993, she accepted his marriage proposal. A few hours later James Hunt had a massive heart attack and died at the age of 45. Among those shocked by his sudden passing was his old friend and rival Niki Lauda, who said: "For me, James was the most charismatic personality who's ever been in Formula One."

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Who did James Hunt pulled from burning car?

James Hunt leapt from his McLaren and pulled Peterson from the burning Lotus. Soon the fire was put out and the track officials started to take stock of what had happened: ten cars were involved in the accident, including Brett Lunger, Hans Stuck, who had been concussed, and Didier Pironi. Who won Niki Lauda and James Hunt?

The 1976 season was one of the most dramatic in F1's history with Lauda, who was leading Hunt in the championship, miraculously only missing two races after nearly losing his life in a fiery crash in Germany. Hunt would go on to beat Lauda by a solitary point to claim his first and only title.

When did James Hunt stop racing?

15 June 1993

Formula One World Championship career
Last entry	1979 Monaco Grand Prix

What happened to Niki Lauda face? In 1976, Lauda was seriously injured in a crash at the German Grand Prix which resulted in his Ferrari bursting into flames. Lauda nearly died in the accident, as he suffered third-degree burns on his head and face, and inhaled toxic fumes from the fire which damaged his lungs.

Did Niki Lauda pay drivers?

However, many successful drivers, such as multiple F1 world champions Niki Lauda and Michael Schumacher also started their careers as pay drivers but gradually worked their way up the racing ladder. Is Michael Schumacher still alive?

Michael Schumacher
Born	3 January 1969 Hürth, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany
Nationality	German
Spouse(s)	Corinna Schumacher ​ ( m. 1995)​
Children	2 (including Mick)

Who is Guy Edwards?

Guy Richard Goronwy Edwards, QGM (born 30 December 1942) is a former racing driver from England. Best known for his sportscar and British Formula One career, as well as for brokering sponsorship deals, Edwards participated in 17 World Championship Formula One Grands Prix, debuting on 13 January 1974. How long was Niki Lauda in his burning car? The Austrian's face was burnt and he went into a coma after the crash at the 1976 German Grand Prix but returned to racing after just 40 days. At 27, Niki Lauda was given the final rites in a hospital after a horrific crash at the 1976 German Grand Prix left the reigning Formula One world champion in a coma.

Did Niki Lauda leave the race?

Niki Lauda quit the 1976 Japanese Grand Prix not only because of the rain. It wasn't just because he felt that the rain-soaked track was unsafe. To complicate things, Lauda's tear ducts had been damaged by fire during the horrific crash at the German Grand Prix earlier in the season.