Lauda photographed in March 1976 The three-time world champion passed away peacefully overnight on Monday (AEST) - eight months after undergoing a lung transplant which kept him in hospital for more than two months. He will be profoundly missed.Mercedes said the passing of their "irreplaceable" chairman "leaves a void in Formula 1". Formula One legend Niki Lauda has died at the age of 70, his family have confirmed. "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," his family's statement said.However, ill health followed him into his later years and he underwent a lung transplant in August 2018.He had previously had two kidney transplants, the second donated in 2005 by his then-girlfriend Birgit Wetzinger, a former flight attendant for his airline whom he married in 2008.Lauda leaves behind his wife, their twins born in 2009, and three sons from previous relationships.Niki Lauda was perhaps the most heroic and simply remarkable figure in the history of Formula 1, and yet the striking thing about him was how down-to-earth he was.Here was a man who had cheated death, been given the last rites, and raced a Grand Prix car again a few weeks later with blood seeping into the bandages still covering the burns on his face.But in person, Lauda was humble, practical, matter-of-fact and straightforward. "It was our honour to call you our chairman - and my privilege to call you my friend," he added.Ferrari's Formula 1 team, with which Lauda won two world championships in 1975 and 1977, said he would "remain forever in our hearts".Fellow drivers have also been adding their tributes throughout the morning. F1 legend Jody Scheckter’s daughter died of a suspected accidental drug overdose (Picture: Rex/ Solent) Formula One legend Jody Scheckter and his wife have released a … Lewis Hamilton described Moss as a legend Credit: Rex Features. A new generation of fans was introduced to Lauda in the acclaimed 2013 film Rush, which detailed his rivalry with British driver James Hunt, the 1976 world champion.Lauda, who was born in Vienna in February 1949, was a motor racing legend who went on to be a successful businessman following his retirement from the sport.However, he was probably best-known for surviving a crash during the 1976 season which left him scarred for life. Despite his official retirement, Moss continued to run until the age of 81. "Myself and... 100 million fans around the world whom you also so strongly inspired to never give up in the hardest of times are thinking of you and your family. Sainz's Belgian GP over before it starts after exhaust failure on lap to gridROAD TO F1: Sargeant retakes F3 championship lead in style at SpaROAD TO F1: Ferrari junior Shwartzman takes victory in dramatic Belgian F2 raceANALYSIS: Will Claire Williams stay, and when will we know more about Williams’ new owners?LIVE COVERAGE - Formula 1 Rolex Belgian Grand Prix 2020Often referred to as the greatest driver never to win the world championship, Moss contested 66 Grands Prix from 1951 to 1961, driving for the likes of Vanwall, Maserati and Mercedes, where he famously formed a contented and ruthlessly effective partnership with lead driver Juan Manuel Fangio.In that 10-year career, Moss took 16 wins, some of which rank among the truly iconic drives in the sport's history – his 1961 victories in Moss was also a highly regarded sports car driver, famously winning the 1955 Mille Miglia on public roads for Mercedes at an average speed of close to 100mph, while he also competed in rallies and land-speed attempts.Following an enforced retirement from racing (bar a brief comeback in saloon cars in the 1980s) after a major crash at Goodwood in 1962, Moss maintained a presence in Formula 1 as both a sports correspondent and an interested observer, before retiring from public life in January of 2018.All at F1 send our heartfelt condolences to Lady Susie and Sir Stirling's family and friends.ROAD TO F1: Tsunoda wins over penalised Mazepin in stunning Belgian F2 Feature RaceROAD TO F1: Ferrari junior Shwartzman takes victory in dramatic Belgian F2 raceWATCH: Take a closer look at how the teams are dealing with the drag conundrum at SpaRicciardo 'stoked' with P4 as he leads Renault’s best qualifying of 2020Verstappen eyeing ‘a lot of opportunities’ in Sunday’s Belgian GP from P3 on the grid© 2003-2020 Formula One World Championship Limited

English Grammar In Use 2019, Who Sings The Song Green, Green Grass Of Home, Paddock Hill Bend, Trevor Siemian Stats, Anthony Tolliver Team, Matt Martin, The Ai Institute Careers, Noah Igbinoghene Projection, Mechanic Business Cards, I M Back Andrea Barber, Nfl Jobs, Dominion Herbal College, Patrick Dempsey 2020, Junior Bridgeman Family, Trent Alexander-arnold Age, City Of Everett Permits, Police Scanner App For Iphone, Slab Serif, Nick Bostrom Education, Jeremy Miller Linkedin, Fighter Synonyms In Sanskrit, Taylor Lee Instagram, Liam O'brien Illidan, Antoine Wesley, Man City Vs Bournemouth, Basketball Merch, Buffalo Sabres Home Schedule 2019-20, Crash F1, Writing Magic Pdf, Make A Change Synonym, Stefan Indooroopilly, Angie Baby, Irene Sands Photo, 2019 Spanish Motorcycle Grand Prix, Audl Live, Sammy Watkins Height, Jolynn White, Max Holloway Tattoo, Antonina Shevchenko Record, Furman University Notable Alumni, Security Brochure, Jordan Howard Draft, South Sydney Rabbitohs Vs Newcastle Knights Prediction, Survivor Season 32 Cast, El Señor De Los Cielos Season 8, Jeremy Miller Biography, Emilie Vettel, Tampa Bay Lightning Playoff Tickets, Cedella Marley, Brad Kaaya Retirement, Miami Dolphins Salary Cap 2020, F1 2019 Monaco Hot Lap, Heat Vs Nuggets Channel, Brian Kilmeade Books, Janis Joplin Piece Of My Heart Other Recordings Of This Song, Nürburgring F1 Track Layout, Fire In Stillwater Mn Today, Amanda Hearst Instagram, Deshaun Watson News, Tradera Bbb Rating, Eileen Davidson Movies And Tv Shows, Stephen Hawking, Kerr Smith Instagram,