Favorite Lauda quote as posted by Journalist, Podcast personality, and MPG colleague Mark Greene on his Facebook timeline. Image Credit: Mark Greene via FB (2019)

Niki Lauda Passes At Age 70 - Social Tributes Rich In Admiration

Niki Lauda, born Andreas Nikolaus Lauda (22 February 1949 – 20 May 2019), was an Austrian Formula One driver, a three-time F1 World Drivers' Champion, winning in 1975, 1977 and 1984, and an aviation entrepreneur. He was the only driver in F1 history to have been champion for both Ferrari and McLaren, the sport's two most successful constructors. He is widely considered one of the greatest F1 drivers of all time.

As an aviation entrepreneur, he founded and ran three airlines: Lauda Air, Niki, and Lauda. He was a Bombardier Business Aircraft brand ambassador.

He was also a consultant for Scuderia Ferrari and team manager of the Jaguar Formula One racing team for two years. Afterwards, he worked as a pundit for German TV during Grand Prix weekends and acted as non-executive chairman of Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport, of which Lauda owned 10%.

He passed away from complications undergoing dialysis treatment for kidney problems on 20 May 2019. Lauda died in his sleep at age 70 in the University Hospital of Zürich following a period of ill health. A statement issued on behalf of his family reported that he had died peacefully, surrounded by them.

Various current and former drivers and teams paid tributes on social media and during the Wednesday press conference session before the 2019 Monaco Grand Prix.
[ht: Wikipedia]


The Ferrari Museum of Maranello lit only Niki Lauda's F1 today! A great tribute, Ferrari style.

Bravo.

Ferrari's 2019 Monaco livery and helmet - Godspeed Grand Champion.

... notes from The EDJE




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