Andreas Nikolaus Lauda was an Austrian Formula One driver and aviation entrepreneur. He was a three-time F1 World Drivers' Champion, winning in 1975, 1977 and 1984, and is the only driver in F1 history to have been champion for both Ferrari and McLaren, the sport's two most successful constructors.

How did Niki Lauda die?

Lauda died at the age of 70 in May 2019 after a lung transplant eight months ago. The Austrian has spoken about how people didn't want to look in his eyes because of how he looked due to the injuries he suffered from the crash. But years later, it's his scarred face under the red cap that remains an inspiration.

What was Niki Lauda worth when he died?

He was also a non-executive chairman of Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix, holding a 10 per cent stake in the operation. At the time of his death Lauda's net worth is estimated to have been EUR$500 million.