Tributes have been pouring in by the motorsport community in the wake of three-time champion Niki Lauda’s death on Monday.
Lauda, World Champion in 1975, 1977 and 1984, passed away at the age of 70, surrounded by his family, having battled health issues through the last 12 months.
He had most recently served as a key member of Mercedes’ management team through its as-yet-unbroken title-winning period in the hybrid era.
Motorsport Week has compiled some of the social media posts sent by leading figures within the motorsport community.
⤠Niki, 1949 – 2019 pic.twitter.com/tMPi7s2ODE
— Mercedes-AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) May 21, 2019
Everyone at Ferrari is deeply saddened at the news of the death of our dear friend Niki Lauda. He won two of his three world championships with us and will always be in our hearts and in those of all Ferrari fans. Our sincere condolences go to all his family and friends.#CiaoNiki pic.twitter.com/mbzZBNZiRZ
— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) May 21, 2019
A true great of the sport both in and out of the car. RIP Niki.
The thoughts of everyone at Williams are with his family, friends, and colleagues at this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/PFRzFy27KE
— ROKiT WILLIAMS RACING (@WilliamsRacing) May 21, 2019
Can't find the words.. a special person has passed away. 😔
Rest in Peace, Niki! pic.twitter.com/qDbPCqL4tf— Nico Hülkenberg (@HulkHulkenberg) May 21, 2019
Shocked by the loss of Niki Lauda. He was a true legend in our sport and someone I had great respect for. May he rest in peace #RIPNiki pic.twitter.com/NCCduqNQuU
— Max Verstappen (@Max33Verstappen) May 21, 2019
I will never forget when I met you and all your advice Niki. All my thoughts are with your family. ðŸ™ðŸ¼
Nunca olvidaré cuando nos conocimos y todos tus consejos. Todo mi apoyo a los familiares y amigos. ðŸ™ðŸ¼#RIPNikiLauda #legend pic.twitter.com/eexAudFlDl— Marc Márquez (@marcmarquez93) May 21, 2019
RIP Niki ðŸ™ðŸ¼#legend pic.twitter.com/E2dM5emEYU
— Valtteri Bottas (@ValtteriBottas) May 21, 2019
We’ll miss you, Niki â¤ï¸ #Legend pic.twitter.com/TkyzQezZ0A
— Alfa Romeo Racing (@alfaromeoracing) May 21, 2019
Rest in peace Niki Lauda.
Forever carried in our hearts, forever immortalised in our history. The motorsport community today mourns the devastating loss of a true legend.
The thoughts of everyone at F1 are with his friends and family. pic.twitter.com/olmnjDaefo
— Formula 1 (@F1) May 21, 2019
Niki, you were a true legend and a wonderful man!
May you rest in peace â¤ï¸ pic.twitter.com/JiPFnhUKBN
— George Russell (@GeorgeRussell63) May 21, 2019
We’re saddened to learn that Niki Lauda has passed away
A three-time @F1 world champion who epitomised bravery and brilliance. A true legend who transcended motorsport
Our thoughts are with his family, friends and the entire F1 community pic.twitter.com/VfjLBvkaFp
— MotoGP™ 🇫🇷 (@MotoGP) May 21, 2019
Franz Tost: Although I knew that Niki’s health condition was critical, I always expected him coming back to the track. I am very sad to realize that this will not be the case. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/h6i7IREv8G
— Toro Rosso (@ToroRosso) May 21, 2019
Dear Niki… pic.twitter.com/nsJk2z1qAM
— Nico Rosberg (@nico_rosberg) May 21, 2019
Niki Lauda was one of motorsport’s most influential and legendary figures.
His determination to succeed was unparalleled; his achievements unforgettable.
We will miss him so very deeply.To his family and friends, all of us at DTM offer our deepest sympathies. pic.twitter.com/743SXMIhDZ
— DTM (@DTM) May 21, 2019
Shocking and sad news this morning. RIP Niki 😔 pic.twitter.com/2bnNdgKzMs
— Fernando Alonso (@alo_oficial) May 21, 2019
Legend but a great man first. He will be missed as a champion and leader with such a determination #inspiration . RIP Niki #Legend https://t.co/Bb4IVw4w2r
— Eric Boullier (@eboullier) May 21, 2019
RIP Niki ! 😰 Today a true hero left us! Thanks Niki for the inspiration you have been to so many, for the directness you have always applied, the amazing speed & fighting spirit you had. We will miss you, but never forget you. My condolences to Niki's family and friends. 😢 pic.twitter.com/80rnHgoi3L
— alex wurz (@alex_wurz) May 21, 2019
A champion. A legend. A friend.
Ruhe in Frieden Niki. pic.twitter.com/dZ7CJmi5nC
— Aston Martin Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) May 21, 2019
Niki Lauda was a hero of motor sport, who inspired me in my youth. He is a milestone in the history of @F1 . All my thoughts go out to his family, friends and @MercedesAMGF1 team.#NikiLauda #F1 pic.twitter.com/aAoIVwexZU
— Jean Todt (@JeanTodt) May 21, 2019
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye today. Not many have embodied our sport like you, with such courage and passion. You are an inspiration, a true great, a legend. Thank you Niki. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/qZY7wcxf4l
— Renault F1 Team (@RenaultF1Team) May 21, 2019
Niki Lauda was a pure example of hard work pays off! He said he had a great ass & could feel everything the car was doing. My Hero and I wish I was a Senna but I often think I was born more like a Lauda! Thank you Niki for all that you gave the sport, sad you have left us 🙠pic.twitter.com/XcAW1AfGco
— Simon Pagenaud (@simonpagenaud) May 21, 2019
RIP the Great #NikiLauda. Here’s our last meeting in #MonteCarlo in ‘18 We first met while making the movie Rush. The F1 world knows of his grit & intensely competitive spirit, but that matched w/his keen intelligence & wisdom made him a distinctively remarkable man. a force. pic.twitter.com/SMizNt9Hge
— Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) May 21, 2019
"From success, you learn absolutely nothing. From failure & setbacks, conclusions can be drawn. That goes for your private life as well as your career." – Niki Lauda.
A true icon of our sport. Saddened for the entire Motorsport community. #RIPNiki
— Ryan Hunter-Reay (@RyanHunterReay) May 21, 2019
Such a sad loss, Niki was a legend of the sport and an inspiration to so many. Thoughts are with his loved ones.
— Nigel Mansell CBE (@nigelmansell) May 21, 2019
A legend and inspiration for all motorsport fans. Rest in peace Niki Lauda. pic.twitter.com/mQoX0zcZDP
— ABB Formula E (@FIAFormulaE) May 21, 2019
My heart is heavy today, mourning the loss of a colleague and friend. Niki Lauda… a true-blue wonderful man pic.twitter.com/iOLPAZ9NG1
— Mario Andretti (@MarioAndretti) May 21, 2019
We pays tribute to Niki Lauda – Very famous former @F1 driver
It is with great sadness that we present our most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Niki Lauda, who died yesterday.
Special thougts to his son #MathiasLauda – @24hoursoflemans driver.#LeMans24— 24 Hours of Le Mans (@24hoursoflemans) May 21, 2019
Remembering Niki Lauda
MotoGP™ and Dorna Sports are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of three-time @F1 World Champion Niki Lauda#MotoGP | 📰https://t.co/aU7XNN9Yis
— MotoGP™ 🇫🇷 (@MotoGP) May 21, 2019
Still can’t quite fathom that we lost Niki Lauda yesterday evening. He overcame so much, he proved hard work matters, he wrote one of the ultimate motorsport comeback stories of all time. Rest In Peace. https://t.co/dM2QG68fsX
— Pippa Mann (@PippaMann) May 21, 2019
Sad to hear the great Niki Lauda has seen his last chequered flag, what a man and driver, there hasn’t been anyone like him. His contribution to the sport and for us the #Brabham racing family has been immense. #RIPNikiLauda #F1 #Brabham @BrabhamOfficial @brabhamauto pic.twitter.com/aCKznLhU9B
— David Brabham (@brabsracer) May 21, 2019
Today, the motorsport community is saddened by the passing of racing legend, Niki Lauda.
The thoughts of everyone at Mahindra Racing are with Niki's family and friends. â¤ï¸ #RIPNiki pic.twitter.com/vPPojKgAQ1
— Mahindra Racing (@MahindraRacing) May 21, 2019
Woke up to very sad news… Rest in peace Niki Lauda. Forever a legend! ðŸ™ðŸ¼ pic.twitter.com/B6K4nYYWBL
— Pietro Fittipaldi (@PiFitti) May 21, 2019
All at WorldSBK are saddened to learn that Niki Lauda has passed away
A three-time @F1 world champion who showed remarkable speed and courage throughout a legendary career
Our thoughts are with his family, friends and the entire F1 community pic.twitter.com/LIetjk7yab
— WorldSBK (@WorldSBK) May 21, 2019
We mourn the loss of motor racing legend Niki Lauda. Thank you for being an inspiration to so many in the world of this sport. pic.twitter.com/7WJ6TFVVS9
— BMW Motorsport (@BMWMotorsport) May 21, 2019
Thank you Niki Lauda. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/R9Di6SlQzS
— Yas Marina Circuit (@ymcofficial) May 21, 2019
With the TAG turbo engines designed and maintained by #Porsche, Niki Lauda won the @F1 world championship in 1984 #RIPNikiLauda pic.twitter.com/jLgFZEJ25T
— Porsche Motorsport (@PorscheRaces) May 21, 2019
There are very few people I have ever been in awe of but the great Niki Lauda was one of them. A fantastic racing driver, an incredible man. RIP to a real legend, you will be terribly missed. pic.twitter.com/TV8sUfG9IA
— Perry McCarthy (@original_stig) May 21, 2019
A real loss to Sport and a big hole in our hearts. Courageous, chatty, and extremely funny. I am going to miss you being around the @F1 paddock but the legend of Niki Lauda will live on, because you were a very very special man. Thanks for all the memories #3timesWC @SkySportsF1 pic.twitter.com/aUIRML0lNv
— Johnny Herbert (@johnnyherbertf1) May 21, 2019
Very sad to hear the news this morning about Niki Lauda. He was a great character around the place we work. RIP #Legend
— Paul Di Resta (@PaulDiResta) May 21, 2019
Saddened by the news of Niki Lauda. Not only a huge inspiration with the biggest comeback in sport so far, but a unique personality as well. Personally I’ll never forget him sticking up for me in Melbourne after my F1 career ended. Rest In Peace, Niki. pic.twitter.com/Hz0t3xSR36
— Giedo van der Garde (@GvanderGarde) May 21, 2019
We are deeply saddened by the loss of @F1 champion & 1975 U.S. Grand Prix winner, Niki Lauda. The thoughts of everyone at The Glen are with his friends and family. pic.twitter.com/BIuKG46Br9
— Watkins Glen Int'l (@WGI) May 21, 2019
So sad to hear of the loss of legend Niki Lauda. He will never be forgotten in the racing world & this moment will never be forgotten by me. #RIPNiki pic.twitter.com/AL5g6n94i1
— Jeff Gordon (@JeffGordonWeb) May 21, 2019
RIP Champ ðŸ™ðŸ» Hard to believe anything could happen to the drivers who survived that period. A real motorsport legend, Niki Lauda â¤ï¸ pic.twitter.com/Q3CXcfrOBw
— Jack Harvey (@jack_harvey42) May 21, 2019
So sorry to hear this bad news of a master passing away at only 70, I was honored to spend some time with him years ago talking about Indy and my Qualifying record which he respected so much but never wanted to try it. RIP Niki Lauda https://t.co/l8qUffjYE3
— Arie Luyendyk (@ArieLuyendyk) May 21, 2019
Rest in peace Niki.
Shocking & very sad news. You’ll be missed legend. pic.twitter.com/9K9rutoF4G— PIERRE GASLY 🇫🇷 (@PierreGASLY) May 21, 2019
Very sad day, we lost an idol, a legend and a good friend. pic.twitter.com/3zOyMnIpl0
— Mika Häkkinen (@F1MikaHakkinen) May 21, 2019
Rest In Peace Niki we will all miss you legend ðŸ™!
All my thoughts to his family… pic.twitter.com/Cd6gdPUx9y— Esteban Ocon (@OconEsteban) May 21, 2019
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