Mercedes has renamed the road into its Formula 1 factory as 'Lauda Drive' after the former non-executive chairman and three-time world champion. Lauda worked with Mercedes from 2012 until his death in May of 2019, and was viewed as a key part of the team’s immense success from 2014 onwards. In a ceremony on Tuesday, team principal Toto Wolff (below) unveiled new road signs at the Mercedes headquarters in Brackley, England, dedicated to Lauda and his influence. “It’s a true honor to unveil Lauda Drive and it was great to see so many team members gather to watch the reveal,” Wolff said. “While our dear friend and colleague Niki wouldn’t have wanted us to make a fuss, he would...
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