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Why doesn't Niki Lauda wear a team shirt?

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  1. MikeF

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    I find it strange that he always wears a plain shirt. I wonder if there is a reason.
     
  2. Gran Drewismo

    Gran Drewismo F1 Rookie

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    Probably cause they'd have to make him one that doesn't look gaudy as all hell.
     
  3. Kiwi Nick

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    Because he's Niki Lauda!
     
  4. absostone

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    maybe hes not sponsored enough to wear anything with logos. or hes sponsored by companies that are not associated with amg. other than that 2$ cheap red hat he is always wearing
     
  5. daytona355

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    When did you last see a rat dressed up? Hehehehe :)
     
  6. johnireland

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    Best answer and a good reason. I don't think he's worried about keeping his job. Wonder if he'd consider a move to Ferrari...and who he'd take with him?
     
  7. daytona355

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    He has an investment in the team as far as I’m aware, so it’s not as simple as just leaving, and ferrari aren’t open for direct investment


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  8. furoni

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    I don't think he likes Mercedes that much!! :)
     
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  9. maulaf

    maulaf Formula 3

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    I get that impression often.

    On the matter, I think Niki is his own brand with personal sponsorship deals etc. In that context he surely has a contract permitting him his own appearance.
     
  10. 635CSI

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    He's sure got a bit of a paunch these days, team shirts (like eveything else) seem designed for slim millennials.
     
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  11. 308steve

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    Probably wouldn't change unless he got a free shirt.
     
  12. WPOZZZ

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    That $2 hat earns him over $1M a year. I wonder what he needs to wear a team shirt?
     
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  13. absostone

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    I want a $2 hat!
     
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  14. Finlander

    Finlander Formula 3
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    I've never once paid attention to or read that hat until you mentioned it.

    "Lauda is also convinced by the sponsorship agreement and has been wearing the red base cap with the large Novomatic brand since the beginning of 2014. This ensures a great media presence and is happy that everyone is satisfied with it."

    http://www.jackpotbetonline.com/niki-lauda-also-belongs-to-novomatic/

     
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  15. Isobel

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    Same here. I believe Parmalat owes Novomatic a stipend, I assumed it was a relic from his Brabham years. Thanks WPOZZZ!
     
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  16. WPOZZZ

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    I would like one too, but for us mere mortals, we'll pay $20 for that hat. lol
     
  17. absostone

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    $20+ royalties+ F1 Tax + VAT= $200?
    Shipping and handling not included
     
  18. mcimino

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