Formula One legend Niki Lauda defied his wealthy family to pursue a career in racing . The boy impressed tough team boss Enzo Ferrari despite criticizing his car . Lauda bankrolled his own way on to the F1 grid , making his debut in the 1971 Austrian Grand Prix for the uncompetitive March team . After a life - threatening crash in 1982 , Lauda got back in the car after just two laps . He would go on to win two more world titles before retiring a second time in 1985 .
Formula One legend Niki Lauda defied his wealthy family to pursue a career in racing . The boy impressed tough team boss Enzo Ferrari despite criticizing his car . After a life - threatening crash in 1982 , Lauda got back in the car after just two laps . He would go on to win two more world titles before retiring a second time in 1985 .