Three-time Formula One world champion Niki Lauda has died at the age of 70.<\/p>\n
The former racing driver \u201cpassed away peacefully\u201d, his family said on Monday in a statement reported by the Austria Press Agency.<\/p>\n
Tributes poured in for the Austrian, who was called a \u2018legend\u2019 by British racing driver Jenson Button.<\/p>\n
He tweeted: \u201cA legend has left us. Rest in peace Nikki\u201d<\/p>\n
His family added in their statement: \u201cHis unique successes as a sportsman and entrepreneur are and remain unforgettable.<\/p>\n
\u201cHis tireless drive, his straightforwardness and his courage remain an example and standard for us all. Away from the public gaze, he was a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather. We will miss him very much.\u201d<\/p>\n
Lauda was also mourned by F1, who tweeted: \u201cForever carried in our hearts, forever immortalised in our history.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe motorsport community today mourns the devastating loss of a true legend.\u201d<\/p>\n
His family added in their statement: \u201cHis unique successes as a sportsman and entrepreneur are and remain unforgettable.<\/p>\n
\u201cHis tireless drive, his straightforwardness and his courage remain an example and standard for us all. Away from the public gaze, he was a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather. We will miss him very much.\u201d<\/p>\n
Lauda was also mourned by F1, who tweeted: \u201cForever carried in our hearts, forever immortalised in our history.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe motorsport community today mourns the devastating loss of a true legend.\u201d<\/p>\n
The McLaren Formula One team said: \u201cAll at McLaren are deeply saddened to learn that our friend, colleague and 1984 Formula 1 World Champion, Niki Lauda, has passed away.<\/p>\n
\u201cNiki will forever be in our hearts and enshrined in our history.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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