RIP Niki Lauda

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RIP Niki Lauda

Post by CrispyClaret » Tue May 21, 2019 5:39 am

Passed away aged 70. In an era when the word hero is used so loosely, surely the epitome of courage, determination and heroism.
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Re: RIP Niki Lauda

Post by claretblue » Tue May 21, 2019 6:10 am

CrispyClaret wrote:Passed away aged 70. In an era when the word hero is used so loosely, surely the epitome of courage, determination and heroism.
suffered horrific injuries...but recovered to remain an important role in the motor racing!

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Re: RIP Niki Lauda

Post by claretblue » Tue May 21, 2019 6:12 am

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Re: RIP Niki Lauda

Post by Suratclaret » Tue May 21, 2019 6:33 am

Three times F1 world champion and to get back racing after his horrific accident in which he suffered third degree burns was little short of miraculous. Had some good battles with James Hunt.
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Re: RIP Niki Lauda

Post by Blackrod » Tue May 21, 2019 7:42 am

Amazing man, legend and iconic.
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Re: RIP Niki Lauda

Post by IanMcL » Tue May 21, 2019 8:10 am

Shocked.

Dedicated to his sport and achieved great success, despite those injuries.
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Re: RIP Niki Lauda

Post by Bosscat » Tue May 21, 2019 8:23 am

RIP Nikki Lauda one F1's great characters
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Re: RIP Niki Lauda

Post by THEWELLERNUT70 » Tue May 21, 2019 8:31 am

A true legend and a true study in how the human spirit can overcome adversity.

RIP Niki x
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Re: RIP Niki Lauda

Post by Herts Clarets » Tue May 21, 2019 8:57 am

He was back driving an F1 car 6 weeks after suffering third degree burns in a horrific fire and being given the last rites. Fierce rivalry with James Hunt back in the mid 70s, 2 completely different characters and driving styles. After what happened to him in 1976, to survive to 70 years old is an achievement in itself. RIP
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Re: RIP Niki Lauda

Post by Hibsclaret » Tue May 21, 2019 9:10 am

Amazing to reach 70 after those injuries. Can remember the crash quite well and certainly makes you feel old. We’re only here for a visit so make it worthwhile......and think how lucky you are to be a claret...
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Re: RIP Niki Lauda

Post by Buxtonclaret » Tue May 21, 2019 9:11 am

Iconic man of his time, and his sport.
R.I.P
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