Formula One legend Lauda defied his wealthy family to pursue a career in racing . The Austrian impressed tough team boss Enzo Ferrari despite criticizing his car . After a life-threatening crash in 1976 , Niki Lauda got back in the car after just 42 days . Having risen in triumph from the brink of death , his tale of almost biblical proportions was given the Hollywood treatment in recently-released blockbuster `` Rush . '' He would go on to win five more world titles before retiring a third time in just 42 days .
Formula One legend Lauda defied his wealthy family to pursue a career in racing . The Austrian impressed tough team boss Enzo Ferrari despite criticizing his car . After a life-threatening crash in 1976 , Niki Lauda got back in the car after just 42 days . He would go on to win five more world titles before retiring a third time in just 42 days .