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Piola: The tech behind Lauda's F1 cars

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Jake Boxall-Legge

Following the death of Niki Lauda, Giorgio Piola picks out some of the cars from the triple Formula 1 world champion's famous grand prix career, with Jake Boxall-Legge explaining the technology sported by each machine

After Niki Lauda's sad passing on Monday, the three-time Formula 1 world champion was remembered by many for his significant contributions to and success within motorsport.

Lauda raced for multiple teams across his 12 full seasons in F1, with mixed success. Starting at teams at the back of the field, the venerable driver worked his way up the order, leading to two championship victories with Ferrari and a third with McLaren.

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