Former Formula 1 chief Bernie Ecclestone spoke of a lingering relief after the passing of Niki Lauda, expressing satisfaction that the three-time world champion was taken out of his recent suffering. Lauda passed away aged 70 having suffered numerous medical issues in the past year. Lauda was a bright presence in the F1 paddock until the middle of last season when he suffered an illness which necessitated a life-saving lung transplant. Article continues under video Further complications set the Austrian back and it was reported last week that he had returned to hospital in Switzerland to receive dialysis treatment. News of his passing was met with an outpouring of grief and tributes and...
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