RIP Niki

[mr_swiss]

Rest in peace Niki Lauda.
What an amazing career on and off the track, that will be hard to match.
I remember Lauda's interview on ZDF the night before the Nurburg ring crash.
Luckily he survived for a 2nd career.
RIP

[truefan72]

wow...rip. growing up in austria this one is tough to swallow

[Nitrodaze]

Wow, the toughest F1 driver to ever race. I thought he would live a thousand years that man.
Rest in Peace Niki, you would always be remembered

[The Black Knight]

Absolutely gutted. Loved Niki.

RIP great man.

[N4D13]

His work to improve the V6's sound was an amazing contribution to F1. He made them sound distinctly lauda.

Seriously, though, it's a shame to see him go. He was a legend and, perhaps more importantly, always someone to speak his mind, which will be sorely missed in the world of politics that is F1. He was a truly unique character and I'm sure everyone in the paddock would have wanted him to stay on for much longer.

[gm99]

wow...rip. growing up in austria this one is tough to swallow

Growing up in Austria, it's hard to imagine a world without Niki, as he was so ubiquitous, always giving his opinion on everything from sports to business, (aircraft) technology and politics. His no-bullshit approach will be sorely missed!

[zako85]

It's sad when a larger than life legend goes, specially well before his time.

[Tazio]

A truly gifted driver, a worthy champion, and one of my all time favorites.
Rest in peace my man, and may the forza be with you!

[Jag_Warrior]

He was the first Formula One driver that I ever followed and was a fan of.

Strange, though I now understand that it happens to everyone, but all of my heroes are becoming ghosts.

R.I.P.