Seven years after the passing of three-time Components 1 champion and Mercedes non-executive chairman Niki Lauda, his household has joined the Brackley outfit on the Crimson Bull Ring forward of this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix.
Mercedes confirmed the go to by way of its social media channels, sharing pictures of Lauda’s son, Mathias, and his grandson, Lennon, alongside the Austrian driver’s well-known purple cap and headset.
“A legacy that lives on. Particular to have Niki’s household with us at his dwelling race,” the staff wrote on social media platform X.
Lauda, who handed away in 2019, served because the non-executive chairman of Mercedes and was a key a part of the staff’s success within the turbo hybrid period. He was additionally instrumental in convincing Lewis Hamilton to affix the squad from McLaren forward of the 2013 season.
After his passing, his signature purple cap was completely positioned within the Mercedes storage alongside his headset as a tribute to the F1 legend. Moreover, a single purple star has been included on the Mercedes livery as one other nod to Lauda.
“Nice to see Lauda household across the paddock. The person was a legend after the accident that prompted him large burns,” one fan commented on the publish, which had already amassed over 45,000 views on the time of writing.
“Could the whole Mercedes staff honour this legacy this weekend,” another person commented, whereas one other fan added: “Hopefully Mercedes could make the Lauda household proud this weekend with a win!”
Additional reactions included: “A legendary legacy that continues to encourage the whole paddock each single day. Having Niki’s household with the staff in Austria makes this racing weekend deeply significant,” and “Niki Lauda’s spirit will eternally run deep by way of the veins of the Silver Arrows. Extremely particular to have his household trackside in Spielberg for his dwelling race.”
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