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Niki Lauda: F1 legend passes away at 70

Niki Lauda, one of the most legendary drivers in the history of Formula 1, has died at the age of 70. The three-time world champion, who had been in ill health since a lung operation conducted in August of last year, passed away peacefully in his sleep early on Tuesday morning. Lauda won the title twice with Ferrari in the 1970's, and he battled back from a near-fatal crash at the German Grand Prix in 1976, during which a large portion of his body suffered serious burns, to collect the crown in 1977. Article continues under video He then completed his hat-trick in 1984 while driving for McLaren. More to Follow...
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