Former F1 champion Niki Lauda dies at 70By The Manila TimesVIENNA: Legendary Formula One driver Niki Lauda has died at the age of 70, his family said in a statement released to Austrian media early on Tuesday. “With deep sadness, we announce that our beloved Niki has peacefully passed away with his family on Monday,” the statement read. “All at McLaren are deeply saddened to learn that our friend, colleague and 1984 Formula 1 World Champion, Niki Lauda, has passed away. Niki will forever be in our hearts and enshrined in our history. During his driving career, Lauda suffered horrific injuries on August 1, 1976 when, having already won five races that season, his vehicle burst into flames on the Nuerburgring in Germany.

Source: Manila Times May 21, 2019 03:45 UTC