Formula One legend Niki Lauda died last week at a hospital in SwizterlandVIENNA: Thousands, including Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton, are expected to throng Vienna's St. Stephen's Cathedral Wednesday to mourn the giant of the sport, Niki Lauda, who died on May 20 at the age of 70. Most recently, as non-executive chairman at Mercedes F1 since 2012, he was instrumental in bringing in Hamilton, sparking a run of success for the team. I miss you, we truly miss you and I hope we did you proud today, legend," Hamilton posted on Twitter after the race. Lauda, recognised by his trademark red cap hiding scars from the accident at the Nuerburgring in Germany, also underwent kidney transplants. It is not clear where Lauda will be laid to rest.

Source: Bangkok Post May 29, 2019 03:22 UTC