Three-time Formula One world champion Niki Lauda, who won two of his titles after a horrific crash that left him with serious burns and went on to become a prominent figure in the aviation industry, has died. He was 70.

The F1 legend died in Vienna yesterday.

Three-times Formula One champion Niki Lauda, regarded as one of the finest racers of all time and who later became a successful airline entrepreneur, has died at 70 after battling declining health.

He won world F1 titles in 1975, 1977 and 1984.

BERLIN (AP) — Three-time Formula One world champion Niki Lauda, who won two of his titles after a horrific crash that left him with serious burns and went on to become a prominent figure in the...

Three-times Formula One champion Niki Lauda has died at 70, months after having a lung transplant, his former racing team McLaren has confirmed.

The three-time world champion, who survived a horrific crash in 1976, passed away peacefully, his family says.

Niki Lauda won two of his F1 titles after a crash left him with serious burns and went on to become a prominent figure in the aviation industry.

A three-time Formula 1 world champion and non-executive chairman of the Mercedes team, Niki Lauda was one of the biggest names in motorsport.

Former Formula 1 champion Niki Lauda has died aged 70, his family says.

Former Formula 1 champion Niki Lauda has died aged 70, his family says.

Formula One star Niki Lauda's wife, Birgit Wetzinger, then 26, donated one of her kidneys to him after a previous transplant failed

Family, doctor say three-time Formula One world champion Niki Lauda has died

Formula 1 legend Niki Lauda has died at the age of 70, his family has confirmed.

Formula One legend Niki Lauda has died aged 70, according to reports.

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RT @leclercstyre: So now people are comparing Sainz with Niki Lauda , that’s pure disrespect towards Lauda and everything he’s done for F1.…

RT @leclercstyre: So now people are comparing Sainz with Niki Lauda , that’s pure disrespect towards Lauda and everything he’s done for F1.…

Niki Lauda's story is very sad in Rush

Wait!!! Did james hunt really beat up a reporter for niki lauda?

In 1986 there were rumours that Ford might take over the Beatrice/Haas team and would run a factory team in 1987. Drivers rumoured for the Ford drive were Cheever, Warwick, Boutsen and Brundle, and even Niki Lauda's and Danny Sullivan's name were mentioned. #F1 #Formula1 #RetroF1 https://t.co/u3jWaLsj6E

Nice! Thought I was a longtime fan but I met a guy a few hrs ago - sees my watch & starts talkin F1...mixing in some Indycar he mentions Watkins Glen & I tell him "ya I miss going to see 'em every yr in the 00's" & he sez "no I mean Mario Andretti, Niki Lauda 70's era F1", dayum! https://t.co/wShMKEzFYe

I hate being famous. You have no freedom. You can't do anything. ~Niki Lauda

RT @PRAFULKULKARN18: Any Niki Lauda fans in the house? https://t.co/E3D06MP34X

RT @KrisVanD2: British Grand Prix 1974 Great shot of Super Swede Ronnie Peterson in the Lotus 72 at Brands Hatch. Race winner : Jody Sch…

RT @KrisVanD2: British Grand Prix 1974 Great shot of Super Swede Ronnie Peterson in the Lotus 72 at Brands Hatch. Race winner : Jody Sch…

RT @KrisVanD2: British Grand Prix 1974 Great shot of Super Swede Ronnie Peterson in the Lotus 72 at Brands Hatch. Race winner : Jody Sch…

RT @KrisVanD2: British Grand Prix 1974 Great shot of Super Swede Ronnie Peterson in the Lotus 72 at Brands Hatch. Race winner : Jody Sch…

RT @KrisVanD2: British Grand Prix 1974 Great shot of Super Swede Ronnie Peterson in the Lotus 72 at Brands Hatch. Race winner : Jody Sch…

RT @KrisVanD2: British Grand Prix 1974 Great shot of Super Swede Ronnie Peterson in the Lotus 72 at Brands Hatch. Race winner : Jody Sch…

RT @KrisVanD2: British Grand Prix 1974 Great shot of Super Swede Ronnie Peterson in the Lotus 72 at Brands Hatch. Race winner : Jody Sch…

RT @rmsothebys: The legacy of Niki Lauda will live on for generations to come. As will his cars. https://t.co/aLswQKJY8r https://t.co/sIow4…

BMW M1 PROCAR Marlboro Niki Lauda. Wheels are done, need to retouch a bit, during masking had some issues withe the tape . Engine assembled on Engine bay . This is the first time I use Tamiya putty.. since there are some parts that are not fitting properly. https://t.co/5KNuKo7o2Q

RT @kaneko928: Please come to our Website, Japan Racing Photographers Association. Mr Niki Lauda Brabham BT 48 Mr Bertrand Gachot C…

One of the greatest rivalries in sports history: Former F1 drivers, Niki Lauda and James Hunt. Polar opposites in their approach to life and on the race track while both being at the top of their game in the same era. Legends that pushed each other to new heights. https://t.co/dit9gw1lJO

RT @F1_1980_1989: The top non-turbo runner, Niki Lauda qualified an excellent 5th quickest (1 min:15.832 sec) in his McLaren-Ford-MP4/1B.…

RT @zdravkost: Brands Hatch 1974. Niki Lauda in Ferrari 312B3 claims his 1st #BritishGP pole, and scores his 2nd fastest lap in #F1. #RIPNi…

RT @F1_1980_1989: Niki Lauda finished 4th in his McLaren-Ford-MP4/1B. Derek Daly was 5th in a Williams-Ford-FW08 & Mauro Baldi scored his f…

During the 1976 German Grand Prix, Niki Lauda, three-time Formula One World Drivers’ Champion, crashed his Ferrari 312T2 and was engulfed in flames that nearly killed him. https://t.co/9EJ0EPc7g4

need to watch that niki lauda film still

RT @F1_1980_1989: Niki Lauda finished 4th in his McLaren-Ford-MP4/1B. Derek Daly was 5th in a Williams-Ford-FW08 & Mauro Baldi scored his f…

RT @kaneko928: Please come to our Website, Japan Racing Photographers Association. Mr Niki Lauda Brabham BT 48 Mr Bertrand Gachot C…