"All at McLaren are deeply saddened to learn that our friend, colleague and 1984 Formula 1 World Champion, Niki Lauda, has passed away," the team said.
Three-times Formula One champion Niki Lauda has died at 70, months after having a lung transplant, his former racing team McLaren confirmed on Tuesday.
"All at McLaren are deeply saddened to learn that our friend, colleague and 1984 Formula 1 World Champion, Niki Lauda, has passed away," the team said.
"Niki will forever be in our hearts and enshrined in our history."
Lauda, who was hospitalised in January for about 10 days while suffering from influenza, died on Monday surrounded by family, according to a family statement published by Austrian media.
1. Niki Lauda passes away
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"His unique achievements as an athlete and entrepreneur are and will remain unforgettable, his tireless zest for action, his straightforwardness and his courage remain a role model and a benchmark for all of us, he was a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather away from the public, and he will be missed," the statement added.
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Lauda won three world titles in 1975, 1977 and 1984 with Mercedes and Ferrari.
3. Internet pays tribute
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R.I.P Niki Lauda, It’s going to be one hell of a rematch. pic.twitter.com/u7AGszvYMb
— cosmickins (@cosmickins) May 21, 2019
BREAKING: Formula 1 has been rocked by the death of sporting legend Niki Lauda, who passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. #F1 pic.twitter.com/j8WF6hmozP
— ESPN Australia & NZ (@ESPNAusNZ) May 21, 2019
3 time formula one champion Niki Lauda has died at the age of 70.
— Duncan Huntsdale (@duncs_h) May 21, 2019
The Austrian suffered severe burns in a horror crash in 1976 German GP and came back to win world titles in '77 and '84.@abcnews @abcgrandstand #NikiLauda
The FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE MÉXICO family is absolutely devastated after the news of Niki Lauda’s passing.
— Mexico Grand Prix (@mexicogp) May 21, 2019
Not only was Niki a #F1 legend, but a true friend of the #F1ESTA.
He will be truly missed.
Our condolences to his loved ones #RIPNikiLauda pic.twitter.com/ykm3Cakxai
Not a household name here it the States... but Niki Lauda was a legend in Formula One... Family doctor says the 3-time world champion has died pic.twitter.com/DU5h4pFNCE
— Zach Klein (@ZachKleinWSB) May 21, 2019
Rest In Peace Niki Lauda. What a legend, fighter, and inspiration in what dogged determination can achieve.
— Parker Kligerman (@pkligerman) May 21, 2019
I’ve always had an incredible respect for individuals who have such an obvious singular focus. He embodied that and became an example for so many people & drivers.
