Niki Lauda RIP
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Niki Lauda RIP
ORF Twitter feed is reporting that Niki Lauda has pasted away peacefully surrounded by his family.
Also being reported by The Daily Mail and The Daily Express.
Also being reported by The Daily Mail and The Daily Express.
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It doesn't seem to have been reported in the motorsport press yet. I hope it's not true.
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This better not be a hoax or I'll be pissed as hell.
Genuinely sad to hear about his passing. Rest In Peace Nikki!
Genuinely sad to hear about his passing. Rest In Peace Nikki!
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Judging by the Tweets from across the Motorsport world including teams, drivers and journalists, all of whom are quoting a Lauda family Dr’s statement, it appears to be true.
RIP Niki. I’m guessing James Hunt was waiting at the pearly gates, ready to welcome you in with a few swears and some rat jokes.
RIP Niki. I’m guessing James Hunt was waiting at the pearly gates, ready to welcome you in with a few swears and some rat jokes.
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BBC has reported it too.
Guess it comes as no surprise given his lung transplant last year. He was in poor health the last few several months.
RIP.
Guess it comes as no surprise given his lung transplant last year. He was in poor health the last few several months.
RIP.
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I just confirmed that Niki Lauda passed away after lung complications
He will be sadly missed especially in the F1 fraternity
He will be sadly missed especially in the F1 fraternity
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RIP Niki..
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What a shock to wake up to this morning. It came out of the blue somewhat as his operation a few months ago was successful and we hadn't heard anything bad since then.
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a very sad way to start the day. Niki - you legend.
RIP - you gave joy and inspiration to millions of fans.
I know we have some strong admirers of Niki on this board (including myself). A true legend has passed.
RIP - you gave joy and inspiration to millions of fans.
I know we have some strong admirers of Niki on this board (including myself). A true legend has passed.
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RIP. He lived an incredible life.
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I knew he wasn't doing exactly great, but this still came as quite a surprise. It seemed to me that he would go on just about forever.
We've lost a true legend.
We've lost a true legend.
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Rip. He was one of the greatest. Hos personality went beyond motorsport and was an icon. He will be missed but never forgotten
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RIP Niki. He had 43 more years than everyone thought he would have.
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