Rano jutros nas je zatekla vijest o smrti bivšeg trostrukog svjetskog prvaka Formule 1 Nikija Laude. Dvije je titule osvojio u Ferrariju (1975. i 1977.) i jednu u McLarenu (1984.).
Putem društvenih mreža počast su mu odale F1 momčadi te neki bivši i trenutni vozači.
Ferrari se putem Twittera oprostio od velikana, uz poruku da će uvijek ostati u sjećanju cijele ekipe i Tifosa.
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) May 21, 2019
U McLarenu su također tužni zbog odlaska velikog prvaka, prijatelja i kolege koji će uvijek ostati upisan zlatnim slovima u povijest momčadi.
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) May 21, 2019
Naravno, i Mercedes kao posljednji Laudin poslodavac se oprostio s kratkom porukom od velikana.
Niki, 1949 – 2019 pic.twitter.com/tMPi7s2ODE
— Mercedes-AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) May 21, 2019
Fernando Alonso je također odao počast na Twitteru, a Jenson Button na Instagramu.
Shocking and sad news this morning. RIP Niki
pic.twitter.com/2bnNdgKzMs
— Fernando Alonso (@alo_oficial) May 21, 2019
View this post on InstagramA legend has left us. Rest in peace Niki
A post shared by Jenson Button (@jensonbutton_22) on May 20, 2019 at 6:41pm PDT
Giedo van der Garde, inače jedan od vodećih zabavljača fanova F1 (koji ga zbog njegovih šala čak zovu Giedo Banter Garde) se od Laude oprostio s lijepom porukom u kojoj kaže kako mu je Niki bio velika inspiracija.
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
I Laudin sunarodnjak Alexander Wurz se oprostio od njega porukom na Twitteru.
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
Ikona MotoGP-a Casey Stoner je izrazio sućut Laudinoj obitelji.
RIP Niki Lauda, a true Icon and Motorsport legend. Thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this time. pic.twitter.com/v6bOMZfsWc
— Casey Stoner (@Official_CS27) May 21, 2019
Također, i MotoGP se putem službenog Twitter profila oprostio od Laude.
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
Naravno, i predsjednik FIA-e Jean Todt je rekao posljednje zbogom Laudi, čovjeku koji mu je bio velika inspiracija.
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
I za kraj, tu je posljednje zbogom od strane službenog profila Formule 1. Poručuju kako je za vijeke vjekova njegovo ime urezano u povijest i srž Formule 1 te da su jako tužni zbog njegove smrti.
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
Izvor: GP1.hr
