Formula 1 legend Niki Lauda dies age 70
Family issues statement confirming death of former world champion
Vienna: Legendary Formula One driver Niki Lauda has died at the age of 70, his family said in a statement released to Austrian media early Tuesday.
“With deep sadness, we announce that our beloved Niki has peacefully passed away with his family on Monday,” the statement read.
Niki Lauda factfile
Age: 70 Born: February 22, 1949 Birthplace: Vienna Nationality: Austrian Formula One career: World champion in 1975 and 1977 (Ferrari), 1984 (McLaren) Grand Prix started: 171 Teams: March (1971-1972), BRM (1973), Ferrari (1974-1977), Brabham (1978-1979), McLaren (1982-1985) Debut: Austrian Grand Prix 1971 (retired) 1st win: Spanish Grand Prix, 1974 Last win: Dutch Grand Prix, 1985 Wins: 25 Podiums: 54 Pole positions: 24 Fastest laps: 24 Total points: 420.5 Drivers championship positions: 1st (1975, 1977, 1984), 2nd (1976), 4th 1974, 1978), 5th (1982), 10th (1983, 1985), 14th (1979), 17th (1973), unplaced (1971, 1972)
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