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Hamilton recalls first meetings with Lauda before Mercedes move

Hamilton recalls first meetings with Lauda before Mercedes move

Lewis Hamilton has recalled his first meetings with Niki Lauda that led to his move to Mercedes’ Formula 1 team, calling them his fondest memories of the late Austrian.

By Luke Smith 21 May 2020

F1 figures pay respects at Lauda funeral

F1 figures pay respects at Lauda funeral

Big names from the world of motorsport and beyond gathered at St Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna on Wednesday for the funeral of Niki Lauda, who passed away in Zurich last week.

By Adam Cooper 30 May 2019

Hamilton: I'd be one-time champion without Lauda

Hamilton: I'd be one-time champion without Lauda

Lewis Hamilton believes he would only be a one-time Formula 1 world champion if not for Niki Lauda, after talking through the Mercedes chief's death for the first time.

By Scott Mitchell 27 May 2019

Vettel explains why he handwrote letter to ill Lauda in 2018

Vettel explains why he handwrote letter to ill Lauda in 2018

Sebastian Vettel says his “no-brainer” decision to write a letter to Niki Lauda when the three-time Formula 1 champion fell ill last year was done out of “respect”. 

By Scott Mitchell 23 May 2019

Obituary: Niki Lauda, 1949-2019

Obituary: Niki Lauda, 1949-2019

The word “legend” is used far too often, but there’s no doubt that it should be applied to Niki Lauda.

By Adam Cooper 21 May 2019

Niki Lauda passes away aged 70

Niki Lauda passes away aged 70

Three-time Formula 1 World Champion Niki Lauda has passed away, aged 70.

By Andrew van Leeuwen 21 May 2019

Lauda released from hospital

Lauda released from hospital

Niki Lauda has been released from hospital in Vienna, after being admitted earlier this year following a flu-like infection.

By Jonathan Noble 17 January 2019

Lauda returns to hospital after contracting flu

Lauda returns to hospital after contracting flu

Niki Lauda returned to the AKH hospital in Vienna last week after contracting a flu infection during the Christmas break.

By Adam Cooper 07 January 2019

Lauda leaves hospital two months after lung transplant

Lauda leaves hospital two months after lung transplant

Three-time Formula 1 world champion Niki Lauda has left hospital more than two months after undergoing a lung transplant.

By Scott Mitchell 25 October 2018

Lauda was only days away from death, say doctors

Lauda was only days away from death, say doctors

Doctors who carried out Niki Lauda’s lung transplant say his life expectancy without the operation was mere days or weeks.

By Charles Bradley 09 August 2018

Vienna hospital says Lauda showing 'continuous improvement'

Vienna hospital says Lauda showing 'continuous improvement'

The hospital treating three-time Formula 1 world champion Niki Lauda has released more details about his condition following a lung transplant.

By Scott Mitchell 07 August 2018

Doctors satisfied with Lauda progress after lung transplant

Doctors satisfied with Lauda progress after lung transplant

Lauda’s recovery period will be 'a longer time' due to his age.

By Charles Bradley 04 August 2018

Lauda recovering after lung transplant surgery in Austria

Lauda recovering after lung transplant surgery in Austria

Three-time Formula 1 world champion Niki Lauda underwent successful lung transplant surgery in Vienna, Austria on Thursday.

By Charles Bradley 03 August 2018

Lauda 'worried' about F1 future under Liberty

Lauda 'worried' about F1 future under Liberty

Niki Lauda has said he is worried about the future of Formula 1 under new owners Liberty Media – as he questions their plans to make the sport more exciting.

By Motorsport.com 13 November 2017

Lauda denies Hamilton 'lied' or 'destroyed' room

Lauda denies Hamilton 'lied' or 'destroyed' room

The Mercedes team has denied Niki Lauda's claims that Lewis Hamilton destroyed a room and lied about his relationship with Nico Rosberg over the European Grand Prix weekend.

By Pablo Elizalde 07 July 2016

Hamilton "destroyed" room after Baku qualifying mistake - Lauda

Hamilton "destroyed" room after Baku qualifying mistake - Lauda

Lewis Hamilton was so furious about losing pole position to Nico Rosberg at the European Grand Prix that he "destroyed" his private room at the Mercedes offices, team chief Niki Lauda has revealed.

By Jonathan Noble 05 July 2016

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