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'The most courageous act of any sportsman' - tributes paid to 'legend' Lauda

Three-time Formula 1 world champion Niki Lauda produced the "most courageous act of any sportsman" in returning to racing so soon after a horrific crash, says former team-mate John Watson. Austrian Lauda, who won the drivers championship in 1975, 1977 and 1984, died aged 70 on Monday. He almost died following a crash in the 1976 German Grand Prix at the Nurburgring. Despite suffering severe burns and inhaling hot toxic fumes, he resumed racing 40 days later. F1 legend Lauda dies aged 70 Lauda obituary: 'A remarkable life lived in Technicolor' Listen: Lauda discusses Nurburgring crash World champion Lewis Hamilton said he was "struggling to believe you are gone". The...
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