After starting out with a , Lauda moved on into , as was normal in , but rapidly moved up to drive in private and sports cars.
She was known for her signature loose top-knot bun hairstyle, which became widely popular as pictures of her posing for various magazines and photoshoots alongside Lauda were published.
Kauden aikana hallitseva maailmanmestari joutui hirvittävään onnettomuuteen vaarallisella Nürnburgringin radalla.