Formule 1-wereld rouwt om overlijden Niki Lauda

De Formule 1-wereld huilt. De koningsklasse van de autosport heeft een van zijn grootste helden verloren. Drievoudig wereldkampioen Niki Lauda overleed in de nacht van maandag op dinsdag op 70-jarige leeftijd. Hoewel de Oostenrijker al langer kampte met gezondheidsproblemen komt zijn overlijden onverwacht. Op sociale media stromen inmiddels de verdrietige reacties op de dood van Lauda binnen.

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) 21 mei 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) 21 mei 2019

❤ Niki, 1949 - 2019 pic.twitter.com/tMPi7s2ODE

— Mercedes-AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) 21 mei 2019

All at McLaren are deeply saddened to learn that our friend, colleague and 1984 Formula 1 World Champion, Niki Lauda, has passed away. Niki will forever be in our hearts and enshrined in our history. #RIPNiki pic.twitter.com/Ndd9ZEfm6B

— McLaren (@McLarenF1) 21 mei 2019

Oggi è un giorno triste per la F1. La grande famiglia della Ferrari apprende con profonda tristezza la notizia della morte dell’amico Niki Lauda, tre volte campione del mondo, due con la Scuderia (1975-1977). Resterai per sempre nei cuori nostri e in quelli dei tifosi. #CiaoNiki pic.twitter.com/srQUUeDqLw

— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) 21 mei 2019

Dear Niki... pic.twitter.com/nsJk2z1qAM

— Nico Rosberg (@nico_rosberg) 21 mei 2019

Shocking and sad news this morning. RIP Niki 😔 pic.twitter.com/2bnNdgKzMs

— Fernando Alonso (@alo_oficial) 21 mei 2019

RIP Niki 😔 pic.twitter.com/atc0iQanAN

— Jenson Button (@JensonButton) 21 mei 2019

Rest in peace Niki Lauda. A legend, champion and our 1985 winner.

Our thoughts are with his friends and family. pic.twitter.com/TtLjXACsPC

— Circuit Zandvoort (@CPZtweets) 21 mei 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) 21 mei 2019