lauda Archives - World of Speed

Dec22014 by Blaž ŠtremfeljNo Comments

Will Mercedes keep the lead in 2015?

It looks like the Mercedes team, along with the teams that use their engines, will maintain the advantage next season as well, as competing engine manufacturers, Ferrari and Renault, are running out of time to upgrade their powertrains. Renault and Ferrari have been pushing for a long time to allow the FIA to make major engine repairs before the 2015 season, but German Mercedes would have to agree to this, which did not happen. The head of Mercedes ’engine department, Andy Cowell, said the rivals had no real reason to complain about the rules. “The situation is clear,” he said. "You can develop the engine all season and then perform with the upgraded version next season. Our competitors have a pretty long list of opportunities they can take advantage of to develop and make great progress," he added.

Nov222014 by Blaž ŠtremfeljNo Comments

Lauda: Nico and Lewis can race as they wish

formula 1

Niki Lauda admitted that there is a likelihood that this year’s championship will be decided by a clash between the two candidates. The Mercedes racers, who will compete for this year's title in the last race of the season, got into a very tense relationship this year. At the Belgian Grand Prix, they collided with each other, and Lewis Hamilton had previously threatened in Monaco to knock Nice Rosberg off the track. “There’s a big possibility of a collision,” admitted Lauda, a non-executive member of the Mercedes board. “This is the final blow in the title fight and we may see risky overtaking attempts,” he explained. Rosberg tried to overtake Hamilton in Belgium and the Mercedes racer collided, for which the German was later penalized by his own team. Lauda, however, now says they have a free hand in the final showdown. “We have to take the risk, so b

Nov102014 by Blaž ŠtremfeljNo Comments

Will the eight-cylinder return to Formula 1?

formula 1

Mercedes has threatened to leave Formula 1 if the eight-cylinder engines return to the caravan. Formula One is being marred by a number of disputes at the moment. From that, because of small teams living on high costs, to disputes over the temporary thawing of engine development. Bernie Ecclestone, however, still doesn’t like the sound of six-cylinder engines. "We need to change the rules," the Formula One boss said, announcing, "We're going to get rid of these six-cylinder engines. They don't benefit anyone and they don't belong in Formula One!" The 84-year-old Briton found strong support among motorsport queen spectators as well as among race organizers. “I don’t think the problem is in the number of race cars,” said race organizer in Austin, Bobby Epstein. "If there are fights going on in the foreground, then it doesn't matter how many race cars there are on the track. But it would be nice if there were

Jul232014 by Blaž ŠtremfeljNo Comments

Lauda apologizes to Ferrari

formula 1

Niki Lauda has decided to apologize to Ferrari president Luca di Montezemol for his harsh description of this year’s Maranello race car. After the race, the Austrian said that Ferrari's F14T race car is, in the vernacular, "for one shit", something similar for McLarn's MP4-29. Later, when the euphoria and champagne subsided after the victory, however, the non-executive president of Mercedes apologized for his words. "I apologize to Ferrari, Luca di Montezemol and all the fans of the Italian team. I acted wrong, but I am not looking for excuses. I called Luca and explained to him that I regret my statements. I did not see the interview in which I made them, but I used too harsh words, so please forgive me, "said Lauda, explaining that Di Montezemolo's apology was understood and accepted, am

Jul212014 by Blaž ŠtremfeljNo Comments

Lauda sharply attacked Ferrari and McLaren

formula 1

This year's Formula One championship has moved into the second half and the Mercedes team has dominated nine out of ten races so far, with six double victories, so it's no surprise that the German team feels a certain amount of confidence in the camp. While at Mercedes they are running in the fight for both championship titles, they are much less satisfied at Ferrari, where the president of the Italian manufacturer of exotic cars, Luca di Montezemolo, has repeatedly criticized the modern Formula One and its rules. Although the McLaren team, which uses Mercedes engines, did not join the criticism, the non-executive president of Mercedes, Niki Lauda, also shot at them. “At McLarn, they have the same engines as us and their race car is for one d ** k,” Lauda was sharp. "They're not even close to us. Look

May162014 by Blaž ŠtremfeljNo Comments

Movie trailer: 33 days

formula 1

A new documentary from the world of Formula One is coming to the screens. 33 Days is a documentary about the life of Niki Lauda during a severe accident at the Nurburgring in 1976, in which he almost lost his life and his return to the race car only 33 days later in Monza. The documentary will feature previously unseen archive footage and exclusive interviews with many former and current Formula One racers. http://vimeo.com/92439221

May132014 by Blaž ŠtremfeljNo Comments

Lauda: Hamilton is invincible!

formula 1

Niki Lauda, the non-executive director of Mercedes, said Lewis Hamilton is invincible after recording his fourth consecutive victory in Spain. Although teammate Nico Rosberg narrowed the gap slightly towards the end of the race, Hamilton, who started the race from the best starting position, was not even attacked. With the fourth victory, the Briton took the lead in the overall standings of this year's championship. “Lewis is invincible, we can say that without hesitation,” Lauda is convinced. "He's getting better with every race, he hasn't made any mistakes so far and no one can beat him at the moment. Nico tried to beat him in every way. He tried hard but he couldn't overtake him. Lewis is excellent!" Hamilton and Rosberg are separated by only three points in the championship, and the next race will be next weekend in Mont