(CNN) -- Niki Lauda is the Lazarus of Formula One. Having risen in triumph from the brink of death, his tale of almost biblical proportions was given the Hollywood treatment in recently-released blockbuster "Rush." But the straight-talking triple world champion does not believe in miracles or the sentiment of the silver screen. The Austrian has built his own legacy by defying not only death, but also his family, employers and arch rivals along the way. "I go my own way," the 64-year-old, whose fightback from life-threatening injuries in 1976 to win two more world titles ranks as one of sport's greatest comebacks, told CNN's The Circuit.
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Formula One legend Niki Lauda defied his wealthy family to pursue a career in racing
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The Austrian impressed tough team boss Enzo Ferrari despite criticizing his car
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After a life-threatening crash in 1976, Lauda got back in the car after just 42 days
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He would go on to win two more world titles before retiring a second time in 1985
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