And Colossally That's History S2 E2: From horror crash to heroic return - Niki Lauda's incredible Monza comeback
Added 2024-10-09 23:01:02 +0000 UTCOn this ad-free episode of the pod, Matt and Richard tell the remarkable story of Niki Lauda’s Monza comeback in 1976, which came just 40 days after the horrific F1 crash at the Nurburgring that nearly killed him.
It was described at the time by Jackie Stewart as “the most courageous thing I’ve ever witnessed in sport” - and all these years later, the nature of the comeback remains unparalleled in sporting terms.
Listen in as Matt and Richard reappraise the events of August and September of 1976 through a modern lens, with the usual blend of anecdotes and story-telling along the way.
Want to go deeper? We wholeheartedly recommend these books for further reading:
To Hell and Back: An autobiography - Niki's fabulously frank autobiography
Niki Lauda: The Biography - Maurice Hamilton's definitive account of the three-time world champion's life and career
Comments
Lucky boy. Next time it happens, make sure you have a tape recorder on. I reckon you'll get at least £3 for it on the black market
Simon Emms
2024-10-10 18:20:43 +0000 UTCHaha true, I haven’t heard it broadcast anywhere yet.
Oliver Warman
2024-10-10 17:56:16 +0000 UTCHas he done it publicly yet? I've listened to all Colossally and don't recall it? And I need it
Simon Emms
2024-10-10 16:13:53 +0000 UTCHis Keke Rosberg is better! Has me howling
Oliver Warman
2024-10-10 16:07:14 +0000 UTCMatt's Lauda impersonation is pretty good.
Simon Emms
2024-10-10 06:59:54 +0000 UTC
