Niki Lauda’s death was announced by his family on Monday night. A statement, confirming the sad news, read: “With deep sadness, we announce that our beloved Niki has peacefully passed away with his family on Monday, May 20, 2019. 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 racing driver is considered to be one of the best in the sport’s history.
He was born in Vienna, Austria, in February 1949.
His family was relatively wealthy, with his paternal grandfather being the businessman Hans Lauda.
Niki’s dream to be a racing driver was not shared with his family, who disapproved of his career choice.
He made history by being the only driver in F1 history to have scooped champion title for both Ferrari and McLaren.
A three-time Drivers’ Championship winner, the sportsperson won world titles in 1975, 1977, 1984.
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