Niki Lauda

“The closer you are to death, the more alive you feel. It's a wonderful way to live.”

“It's the most stupid thing to be in a business where you can get killed.”

“A lot of people criticize Formula 1 as an unnecessary risk. But what would life be like if we only did what is necessary?”

“From success, you learn absolutely nothing. From failure and setbacks, conclusions can be drawn.”

“Happiness is an enemy. It weakens you. Suddenly, you have something to lose.”

“You are always in control of what you do, but not of what is happening.”

“A race car is a dragon, and you have to sit on its back and tame it.”

“My biggest motivation is to not be controlled by anybody.”

“You must be single-minded. You must be ruthless.”

“You win, you win. You lose, you lose. You're a hero, you're an idiot. It's black or white. There's nothing in between.”

“To be a champion, you have to be a bastard.”

“There is no reason to be the fastest at the wrong time.”

“I have a reason to look ugly, most people don't.”

“That's the past. The past is history. You can't change it.”