Vista Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 The 1976 season, that Hunt ultimately won and Niki sustained his injuries in, was the one that kick started my life long interest in F1. To be a multiple world champion in those days when safety in the sport was infinitely less than it is now took supreme skill and bravery. The sport will be a poorer place without him. Niki Lauda dies at 70 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pack 2000 Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 Last I heard he was on the mend after a transplant. He will be missed at Mercedes. I thought this article posted today was a bit strange. https://f1i.com/news/341611-laudas-return-delayed-as-recovery-hits-another-snag.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 Mended but not fixed - pneumonia will generally get you if you have lung problems. It was a terrible shame not seeing him in the pits, his no nonsense comments and insightful view on the team and F1 as a whole. He will be missed, Godspeed Niki. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbonic Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 RIP, indeed. Sad news. The last 43 years have been a bonus for him. To survive this long with the knackering his body took is amazing. Agree with Vista, that championship / drama happened at just the right time for me - already obsessed with cars, the titanic battle was a thriller. To come back at Monza, just 6 weeks (IIRC) after pretty much dying was pushing the possible. He had all sorts of problems, including suffering from his still somewhat tender head flesh and lungs that didn't work 100%. A true motor racing hero and legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meXEco Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 RIP Niki. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich T Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuili1 Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 Yes, sad news RIP @Jimbonic Has my thoughts spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monza Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 RIP Niki. Motorsport has lost a legend. Will be sorely missed Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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