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F1 Racing Legend Dies
Niki Lauda Dies - F1 Legend Passes Away Aged 70 After Kidney Dialysis
Three-time world champion Lauda took the title for Ferrari in 1975, 1977 and for McLaren 1984
22 May, 2019
Formula One legend Niki Lauda has died at the age of 70, his family have confirmed.
The three-time world champion took the title for Ferrari in 1975 and 1977 and then again for McLaren in 1984.
Lauda was badly burned in 1976 in an infamous Formula One crash and later became an airline entrepreneur with Lauda Air.
He also underwent a double lung transplant in August last year
A statement confirmed he had "peacefully fallen asleep" surrounded by his family on Monday.
Lewis Hamilton with Niki Lauda
Niki Lauda of Austria with James Hunt
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