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Formula One legend Niki Lauda bids adieu
"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.
1.Niki Lauda passes away
"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.
2.Three world titles
Lauda won three world titles in 1975, 1977 and 1984 with Mercedes and Ferrari.
3.Internet pays tribute
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.
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
— Duncan Huntsdale (@duncs_h) May 21, 2019
The FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE MÉXICO family is absolutely devastated after the news of Niki Lauda’s passing.
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
— Mexico Grand Prix (@mexicogp) May 21, 2019
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.
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.
— Parker Kligerman (@pkligerman) May 21, 2019
R.I.P Niki Lauda, It’s going to be one hell of a rematch. pic.twitter.com/u7AGszvYMb
— cosmickins (@cosmickins) May 21, 2019BREAKING: 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, 20193 time formula one champion Niki Lauda has died at the age of 70.
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.
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, 2019Rest In Peace Niki Lauda. What a legend, fighter, and inspiration in what dogged determination can achieve.
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.
