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Former F1 champion Niki Lauda dies at 70

VIENNA, Austria (AFP) — Legendary Formula One driver Niki Lauda has died at the age of 70, his family said in a statement released to Austrian media early Tuesday. “With deep sadness, we announce that our beloved Niki has peacefully passed away with his family on Monday,” the statement read. Lauda’s death comes eight months after he underwent a lung transplant. “His unique achievements as an athlete and entrepreneur are and will remain unforgettable, his […]