Formula One legend Niki Lauda dies at 70

Tuesday, 21 May 2019 09:26

Formula One legend Niki Lauda has died.

The Austrian won the title for Ferrari in 1975 and 1977 and then again for McLaren in 1984.

Lauda's family said he "passed away peacefully" on Monday.

He was 70 years old.

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