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Niki Lauda’s 1976 German GP helmet to be auctioned at Miami GP
Three-time Formula 1 world champion Niki Lauda miraculously survived a brutal crash at the Nurburgring, where he lost his helmet after hitting the barrier head-on and then being rammed by another car. Despite severe burns and respiratory damage, he returned to racing just 40 days later at the Italian Grand Prix, finishing fourth. His burnt helmet will be auctioned by Bonhams, with proceeds going to UNICEF, a charity chosen by the Lauda family. Lauda, who passed away in 2019, later managed several F1 teams and airlines, leaving behind a legacy of safety advocacy. The auction featuring Lauda’s helmet will take place at the Miami International Autodrome, along with other race-worn F1 helmets up for auction.
