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[whitewaterMkII]

"With deep sadness, we announce that our beloved Niki has peacefully passed away with his family on Monday," his family said in a statement.

"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."

[Hela]

RIP Niki

 

https://www.dailymai...ill-health.html

[Stonk]

****

 

RIP Niki. Legends never die.

[paulb]

rip niki.

[RisingFive]

What a man.

Hard to find words for how much he gave F1.

[HeadFirst]

There are no words to describe the impact this man's story has had on the lives of so many. 

[KWSN - DSM]

He was a very special driver, a very special man... we have lost one of the great ones.

 

Rest in peace.

[JacnGille]

Sad news

[jonpollak]

The Andretti damper guy and I are in a bar in Indy... he just told me the news..we lift a glass to the Rat !!
Jp

[ThadGreen]

Sad news indeed.

[MikeV1987]

RIP niki

Edited by MikeV1987, 21 May 2019 - 01:22.

[PlayboyRacer]

A true icon and inspiration. RIP legend

[BalanceUT]

You don't know racing if you don't know who Niki Lauda was. He defined it in every facet. So long, Mr. Lauda!

[ExEd]

RIP Niki , a true fighter and inspiration to many!

[PiperPa42]

Rest in peace Niki.

[jonpollak]

Thoughts to Maximilian as well.
Jp

[HP]

RIP

 

A legend, a fighter, an inspiration

[Gary Davies]

So terribly sad. Far too young. An absolutely admirable man. Schlafen sie wohl, Niki.

[Mc_Silver]

Oh my,this can't be true! really really sad and I feel like I have lost my close friend. He has been big part of the Formula 1 family.

RIP Legend!

[Flasheart]

Incredibly sad news. One of the last warrior drivers. He suffered, and sacrificed more for the sport than most others.
Rest easy Niki.

[Topsu]

An absolute legend, and what a heroic story his life was! I'm glad he got to experience some late success with Mercedes.

 

Rest in peace Niki

[DavidI]

When Niki was created, they not only broke the mould, they threw away the design drawings and spec sheets. Truly a one of a kind and F1 will be poorer for his loss.

[klyster]

R.I.P Niki

[Pete_f1]

43 years he made death wait, good for him!

RIP Niki, give James a hug up there.

[blackmme]

RIP Niki, both a truly unique person and a genuine legend.

Regards Mike

[Radoye]

****.

 

[Mercstar]

RIP Niki, legend in and out of the car.

 

What a story it was, sadly it had to come to an end.   

[nordschleife]

They say when Fangio walked in a room all attention was on him. Surely that was true of Niki. So much respect. Gone much too soon. 

[Wuzak]

RIP Niki.

[Pimpwerx]

Very sad news. He'll be missed. What a storied career.

[Andrew Hope]

Very sad to hear this, an excellent driver who displayed bravery and talent in heaps. He was done racing long before I was following it but his story is one of the most incredible out there. Godspeed!

[Nobody]

RIP

 

the first F1 driver I learned the name of

[loki]

Oh no.  Sad news.  He sure was one tough ol' guy.  He'll be missed.

[jonpollak]

Jp

[SB]

OMG 

 

Very sad news. RIP Niki.

[Juablo]

Was reading earlier that he was on dialysis which didn't sound good but am still shocked to hear the news 

 

Hope one of the Merc boys can win it for him this weekend

 

RIP

[andrewf1]

Despite the recent troubles I wasnt expecting this...it’s incredibly sad to realize that he’s gone. RIP Niki, you will be missed by many.

[BCM]

I'll miss the cheeky bugger. Always good for a quote - a real straight shooter - much to Mercedes' chagrin.

 

My first contact with F1 was a book I saw in 1977 in my primary school library that contained pictures of F1 drivers' helmets. I knew nothing about F1 at all and wouldn't see my first race till 1986, but for some reason out of all the helmets in the book I took a liking to Niki's out of them all. No idea why.

 

Godspeed Niki.

[pRy]

He will be dearly missed by so many. What a life he led.

[RacingGreen]

It's nearly 43 years since he was given the last rites. That's one stubborn bastard. RIP Niki. 

Edited by RacingGreen, 21 May 2019 - 03:49.

[SKL]

I think he finally used up all his nine lives...    what a life.

 

RIP.

 

 

(Will have to watch Rush again...)

[OO7]

Very shocked to hear this!  Niki seemed indestructible, tipping his cap to death saying 'Ha ha, try again next time.' all too often.  He'll be missed.

[krapmeister]

RIP Niki

[kumo7]

When I was kid, there was very few occasion when F1 races were shown on TV.
When I  could not see Niki racing, I read about him, his accidents and his recover.
 
Rest in Peace Niki,

[911]

I am so sadden by this man's passing.  I was shocked and in denial when I first heard the news an hour ago.  I've watched this man race in F1 for 8 years.  My very first memory of Niki was when I saw him at the Long Beach GP in 1976, and I've been a fan of his ever since.  His title in '77 was so impressive as he came back from near death.  And then he won it again in '84 by using his head to beat Prost.  

 

Rest in Paradise, Champ.  May you & James race together again in Heaven.

 

Cheers,

 

 

[just me again]

Rest in piece Nike

Very sad news - you will be missed.

[maximilian]

Oh no... 

[30ft penguin]

RIP Niki, awesome driver and a unique personality in today's F1. I loved that he was never afraid to speak his mind.

[Wout777]

I've never seen him driving. But I loved to have him in the paddock. You will be missed Niki!

[carbonfibre]

RIP Niki, I think we all knew he wasn't in the best shape lately but this I think nobody was expecting.

Thank you for the great legacy you left us!