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![Monza, Italy. 10th - 12th September 1976. Niki Lauda (Ferrari 312T2), 4th position, listens to Carlos Reutemann (Ferrari 312T2), 9th position, in the pits, portrait. World Copyright: LAT Photographic. Ref: SL76 - Monza, Italy. 10th - 12th September 1976. Niki Lauda (Ferrari 312T2), 4th position, listens to Carlos Reutemann (Ferrari 312T2), 9th position, in the pits, portrait. World Copyright: LAT Photographic. Ref: SL76 -](https://cdn-9.latimages.com/images/mgl/xYbBP/s3/SL76_546_6_6A.jpg)
Monza, Italy. 10th - 12th September 1976. Niki Lauda (Ferrari 312T2), 4th position, listens to Carlos Reutemann (Ferrari 312T2), 9th position, in the pits, portrait. World Copyright: LAT Photographic. Ref: SL76 -
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Mugello Circuit October 2019 Classic Ferrari 312T 1975 Niki Lauda – Stock Editorial Photo © Dan74 #317530980
![The podium (L to R): Race winner Lewis Hamilton (GBR) McLaren with second placed Sergio Perez (MEX) Sauber; question asker Niki Lauda (AUT) and third placed Fernando Alonso (ESP) Ferrari. Italian Grand The podium (L to R): Race winner Lewis Hamilton (GBR) McLaren with second placed Sergio Perez (MEX) Sauber; question asker Niki Lauda (AUT) and third placed Fernando Alonso (ESP) Ferrari. Italian Grand](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2GCRWET/the-podium-l-to-r-race-winner-lewis-hamilton-gbr-mclaren-with-second-placed-sergio-perez-mex-sauber-question-asker-niki-lauda-aut-and-third-placed-fernando-alonso-esp-ferrari-italian-grand-prix-sunday-9th-september-2012-monza-italy-2GCRWET.jpg)