Napoli

Surprised and disappointed to see that comment here. Brutal.

evilfij

Given his personality, I think Niki would approve of the comments.

Kein_Ersatz

RIP, a heroic figure in Motorsport.

Frank 993 C4S

OMG - what a shock. One of my all time favorite drivers. Did some business with him on the aircraft side and can tell you that he was a much better driver than airline executive. RIP!

uscarrera

Niki leaving us at 70 is so to early his presence in the F1 paddock brought comfort that the past can continue to live with the present.
RIP
Rich

WernerE

If you haven’t seen “Rush” yet, it’s a good story about Niki Lauda’s racing years and his intense rivalry with James Hunt. Having survived racing during those years, he should have gone longer than 70, but what a life!

djcxxx

He was very seriously injured and transfigured yet endured. Getting to 70 was a tough road. RIP.

Drifting

Rush was an incredible movie. The dude is a badass to not give in to fear and win more titles after that, and start his own airline, etc.....

Waxer

An auto sport icon. He will be missed. He was a gift. I hope he found James an they are enjoying each other’s company once again.

RIP

kgamaggio

Such a personality.
His 1984 championship with TAG McLaren was powered by Porsche engines (here with Hans Mezger)

Race in peace Champ...

Akunob

R.I.P. one of the toughest men in auto racing! A true champion and legend.

991carreradriver

Considering he had two kidney transplants and a lung transplant in 2018, I am surprised he made it to 70. A will to survive surpassed by no one. A truly unique individual.

911Königin

Facebook feed is absolutely non stop with tributes ~ terrible loss Hope he and Hunt are having fun again

WernerE

I was unaware of his kidney transplants....a drinker? No matter, the man was possessed to win. One has to admire his decision to follow his passion than inherit the golden brick road of his family’s wealth. #Respect

PiB993

Renal failure is common with severe burn victims.