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Ferrari 312T Formula 1 racing car, driven by Niki Lauda, at the Ferrari Museum, Maranello, Italy Stock Photo - Alamy
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6 June 2012: Unknown Run with Historic 1975 Ferrari F1 Car Model 312T Ex Niki Lauda / Clay Regazzoni during Practice of Imola Editorial Stock Image - Image of ferrari, regazzoni: 221599314
![Brabham Automotive på Twitter: "1978: Niki Lauda takes victory at #Monza for #Brabham at the Italian #F1 Grand Prix. #Brabham70 https://t.co/83HC7n8mts https://t.co/vSuXlcQxdP" / Twitter Brabham Automotive på Twitter: "1978: Niki Lauda takes victory at #Monza for #Brabham at the Italian #F1 Grand Prix. #Brabham70 https://t.co/83HC7n8mts https://t.co/vSuXlcQxdP" / Twitter](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DXHaVyAXcAUfOMn.jpg)
Brabham Automotive på Twitter: "1978: Niki Lauda takes victory at #Monza for #Brabham at the Italian #F1 Grand Prix. #Brabham70 https://t.co/83HC7n8mts https://t.co/vSuXlcQxdP" / Twitter
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