(CNN) -- The man who made Formula One's bravest comeback has given his seal of approval to Kimi Raikkonen's dramatic decision to return to Ferrari. Niki Lauda -- whose return from life threatening injuries has been immortalized this year in the Hollywood film "Rush" -- won his second world title for Ferrari in 1977, just one year after the fiery crash that almost took his life. When asked by CNN's The Circuit what he made of Raikkonen's renaissance for Ferrari, Lauda, a man who does not mince his words, said: "Very good. "It's the right decision by [Ferrari president Luca di] Montezemolo because Ferrari has been behind Red Bull on the last four world championships, which doesn't make him happy," added Lauda.
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Niki Lauda says Ferrari has made a "very good" decision by signing Kimi Raikkonen for 2014
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The three-time world champion says it will also provide a "kick" for Fernando Alonso
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He warns managing Raikkonen and Alonso in 2014 will take "strong leadership"
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Lauda says bringing Lewis Hamilton to Mercedes made "hell of a difference"
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