Niki Lauda

Andreas Nikolaus Lauda is an Austrian Formula 1 racer, who is a 3-time Formula 1 World Champion, and a character that was mentioned in Tooned. One of the most successful drivers ever in the history of Formula 1, he drove for both McLaren and Ferrari, the sport's 2 successful constructors, and is the only driver to win a championship for both teams.

In the episode Lecture Circuit, his portrait appears on the McLaren Hall of Fame, and it was next to James Hunt's one. When Nyck sees Niki Lauda's portrait, he said "Lauda!", but Professor M misheard this as "louder!" and repeated Hunt's name.

He died in his sleep on May 20 2019, following a period of ill health