Niki Lauda's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Racing
Niki Lauda's Sports Injuries Table
| Type | Area | Date | Consequences | Content | How It Happened | Recovery Duration | Rehabilitation Details | Impact On Career | Psychological Impact | Previous Injuries | Return To Competition | Severity | Treatment | Medical Staff | Long Term Impact | Preventive Measures | Competition Missed | Initial Symptoms | Re Injury Risk | Support System | Rehabilitation Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fractures | Ribs | 1971-03-14 | Fractured ribs | The accident occurred while Lauda was testing a Formula 2 car for the March team. He lost control and crashed into the barriers. | During a testing session for March in 1971, Lauda suffered an accident. | Several weeks | Rest and limited physical activity to allow the ribs to heal. | Minor, as it happened early in his career and he was able to return to racing relatively quickly. | Determined to continue racing despite the injury. | None of significant note before this incident. | 1971-05-01 | Moderate | Pain management and rest. | Team doctors and specialists in rib injuries. | No significant long-term impact. | Improved safety measures in car testing procedures. | Several minor races during the recovery period. | Pain in the chest area, difficulty breathing deeply. | Moderate, as rib fractures can be aggravated by ph | Team and family support. | Local hospital and home rest. |
Niki Lauda's Sports Injuries Videos
RUSH (2013) | Niki Lauda in the Hospital | Kinoman
A week before the 1976 German Grand Prix at the Nürburgring, even though he was the fastest driver on that circuit at the time, ...
Niki Lauda's 55 Seconds of Death
In 1976, Niki Lauda's life changed in 55 seconds during the German Grand Prix at the Nürburgring. Lauda, the reigning Formula 1 World Champion, faced a near-fatal crash that left him severely burned. Despite initial dire predictions and even receiving last rites, Lauda miraculously survived. His determination and resilience saw him return to racing just 33 days later, finishing fourth at Monza. The crash and his recovery became a defining moment in his career and life. Lauda went on to win two more World Championships before retiring in 1985. He passed away on May 20, 2019, due to complications from a lung transplant, a consequence of inhaling toxic fumes during the crash.
