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Toto Wolff and Red Bull F1 chief to meet in Austria
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff is set to meet with F1 rival Red Bull chief Helmut Marko later this year in Austria. On October 8, Wolff, Marko, and former F1 driver Gerhard Berger will be honored for their achievements in the sport at the 29th Sporthilfe Gala in Vienna. They will receive the Special Award at the gala, which honors Austria’s most successful athletes with the NIKI awards, named after three-time F1 champion Niki Lauda.
Niki Lauda, who was a key part of Mercedes during their successful years, had a close friendship with Wolff. Lauda’s legacy will forever remain a benchmark for strength and resilience for Wolff, who described him as a straightforward and unwavering personality. Marko also paid tribute to Lauda, highlighting his fighting spirit and role model status.
Gerhard Berger, the third recipient of the award, enjoyed a successful F1 career, winning races and podiums, and finishing third in the championship with Ferrari. Berger expressed his gratitude for receiving the award, especially as it is named after the F1 legend Niki Lauda. Additionally, Ferrari will pay tribute to Lauda at the upcoming Italian Grand Prix with a special livery based on his 1975 championship-winning car.
