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When did Niki Lauda first retire?
It suffered from a variety of troubles that forced Lauda to retire the car 9 out of 14 races.
Which series of races or tournament was he competing when this happened?
Brabham-Alfa Romeo in 1978 for a $1 million salary, Lauda endured two unsuccessful seasons, notable mainly for his one race in the Brabham BT46B.
What type of vehicle did he drive during that race?
Brabham BT46B, a radical design known as the Fan Car.

Question: What was his racing record like during this time?
Self-contained rewrite: What was Niki Lauda's racing record like during 1978?