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Obituary: Niki Lauda - 1949-2019

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Following the death of triple Formula 1 world champion Niki Lauda, we recall the life and achievements of a legendary motorsport figure

The word 'legend' is used far too often, but there's no doubt that it should be applied to Niki Lauda. A triple Formula 1 world champion, he led a life of remarkable achievement, on and off the track, in motor racing and with his airline business.

Lauda will always be remembered for his accident at the 1976 German GP, which almost claimed his life. His subsequent comeback, overcoming physical and mental challenges to return to the very top, is surely one of the most extraordinary stories in sporting history.

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