Lucas Lauda is set to make his Dakar debut wearing his father’s F1 colours.

Lucas Lauda, son of F1 legend Niki Lauda, will display the iconic red and white McLaren Lyric that adorned his father’s car when he won his last F1 championship in 1984.

Lucas, the eldest of Lauda’s four children, drives a South Racing Team Can-Am Maverick XRS Turbo and competes in the lightweight T3 category. #347 Kahn Maverick has been carefully painted to reflect the color scheme of Lauda’s McLaren MP4/2, a tribute to his father, who passed away in 2019 at the age of 70.

The tribute goes beyond the car as Lucas Lauda has designed a custom helmet with a white and red pattern reminiscent of the Marlboro pattern that adorned Niki Lauda’s McLaren from 1982 to 1985. “To honor a legend. Niki Lauda’s son Lucas Lauda will race to pay tribute to his legendary father wearing a special image reminiscent of Niki’s 1984 Formula 1 car, the iconic McLaren. – His South said in a press release from the racing team. The appearance of the Dakar Rally opened a new chapter in the racing career of Lucas Lauda, which previously included racing in rallies and off-road events.

Lucas finished 13th at the Rallye du Maroc, a solid repeat of his Dakar efforts last year. “The Dakar has always been the most important race and the most important adventure for me. I have followed it since I was young and found it very interesting. My goal is to learn more and strive to be the best beginner. ” Lucas said. said .