Whenever there is discussion, I make it clear that I do not want any grey zones, just black and white.

A lot of people criticize Formula 1 as an unnecessary risk. But what would life be like if we only did what is necessary?

The alliance with air Berlin is attractive for me. I can use the whole sales network of the air Berlin and 24 percent of my own airline at air Berlin sold.

I employ 20 people in Vienna. The other 130 coworkers are pilots and flight companions. The Overhead is limited with me. Reduces naturally the costs of my fliers.

I see myself as the mind of the business which takes care of every last detail; if you do not do this you cannot be fast enough.

Business is much less transparent than a win in a Grand Prix; in a race you drive over the finishing line first and you have won. In business it is different.

Giving up is something a Lauda doesn't do.