Não demorou para o mundo do esporte a motor reagir à morte de Niki Lauda, tricampeão mundial de Fórmula 1. O austríaco de 70 anos de idade não resistiu a um problema renal e veio a falecer.
Mensagens de diversos pilotos circularam nas redes sociais após a confirmação da notícia, prestando tributo a um dos principais nomes da história do automobilismo.
"Todos na McLaren estão profundamente tristes ao saber que nosso amigo, colega e campeo mundial de Fórmula 1 de 1984, Niki Lauda, faleceu. Niki estará para sempre em nossos corações e consagrado em nossa história", publicou a McLaren, equipe na qual Lauda faturou o seu tricampeonato e a primeira a se pronunciar.
No começo da manhã de terça-feira, a Ferrari, equipe pela qual Lauda fez história na década de 1970, também se pronunciou. “Todos na Ferrari estão profundamente tristes com a notícia da morte do nosso querido amigo Niki Lauda. Ele venceu dois dos seus três títulos mundiais conosco e vai estar sempre em nossos corações e nos de todos os fãs da Ferrari. Nossas sinceras condolências vão todas para sua família e amigos”.
Confira as reações à morte de Niki Lauda
McLaren
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
Ferrari
Everyone at Ferrari is deeply saddened at the news of the death of our dear friend Niki Lauda. He won two of his three world championships with us and will always be in our hearts and in those of all Ferrari fans. Our sincere condolences go to all his family and friends.#CiaoNiki pic.twitter.com/mbzZBNZiRZ
— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) 21 de maio de 2019
Mercedes
❤ Niki, 1949 – 2019 pic.twitter.com/tMPi7s2ODE
— Mercedes-AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) 21 de maio de 2019
Red Bull
A champion. A legend. A friend.
Ruhe in Frieden Niki. pic.twitter.com/dZ7CJmi5nC
— Aston Martin Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) 21 de maio de 2019
RIP Niki ??#legend pic.twitter.com/E2dM5emEYU
— Valtteri Bottas (@ValtteriBottas) 21 de maio de 2019
Shocking and sad news this morning. RIP Niki ? pic.twitter.com/2bnNdgKzMs
— Fernando Alonso (@alo_oficial) 21 de maio de 2019
Shocked by the loss of Niki Lauda. He was a true legend in our sport and someone I had great respect for. May he rest in peace #RIPNiki pic.twitter.com/NCCduqNQuU
— Max Verstappen (@Max33Verstappen) 21 de maio de 2019
I will never forget when I met you and all your advice Niki. All my thoughts are with your family. ??
Nunca olvidaré cuando nos conocimos y todos tus consejos. Todo mi apoyo a los familiares y amigos. ??#RIPNikiLauda #legend pic.twitter.com/eexAudFlDl— Marc Márquez (@marcmarquez93) 21 de maio de 2019
Can't find the words.. a special person has passed away. ?
Rest in Peace, Niki! pic.twitter.com/qDbPCqL4tf— Nico Hülkenberg (@HulkHulkenberg) 21 de maio de 2019
Dario Franchitti
Rest In Peace Niki, you will be missed. pic.twitter.com/PV5T79zqpR
— Dario Franchitti (@dariofranchitti) May 21, 2019
Jenson Button
A legend has left us. Rest in peace Niki :pensive: https://t.co/ciHVRzGWL1
— Jenson Button (@JensonButton) 21 de maio de 2019
Narain Karthikeyan
We have a lost a true F1 legend , Niki Lauda #RIP https://t.co/IgIwtltJIv
— Narain Karthikeyan (@narainracing) May 21, 2019
Casey Stoner
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
Andretti
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Niki Lauda. He will forever be remembered as a legend, a friend, advocate for safety in our sport and much, much more. Niki will be missed deeply and our sincerest condolences are with his family and friends. #NikiLauda https://t.co/6myVLHta4o
— Andretti Autosport (@FollowAndretti) May 21, 2019
Auf Wiedersehen, champion. pic.twitter.com/9kh22SEE8w
— Circuit of The Americas (@COTA) 21 de maio de 2019
GP do México
The FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE MÉXICO family is absolutely devastated after the news of Niki Lauda’s passing.
Not only was Niki a #F1 legend, but a true friend of the #F1ESTA.
He will be truly missed.
Our condolences to his loved ones #RIPNikiLauda pic.twitter.com/ykm3Cakxai— Mexico Grand Prix ?? (@mexicogp) 21 de maio de 2019
Rip to an absolute legend and badass. One of the pioneers who made racing what it is today. You will be greatly missed Niki. Prayers to all your family friends and fans all over the world :pray::skin-tone-3: pic.twitter.com/z53vdjzhgR
— Sage Karam (@SageKaram) May 21, 2019
Niki Lauda was a pure example of hard work pays off! He said he had a great ass & could feel everything the car was doing. My Hero and I wish I was a Senna but I often think I was born more like a Lauda! Thank you Niki for all that you gave the sport, sad you have left us :pray: pic.twitter.com/XcAW1AfGco
— Simon Pagenaud (@simonpagenaud) May 21, 2019
Martin Brundle
Oh no. The man himself is no longer with us ?. A great human being, determined, relentless, talented, passionate, forthright, honest, humble, and great company. Living on borrowed time since his awful crash in 1976, he certainly made the absolute most of that gift. RIP Niki https://t.co/WRSsBL3TUV
— Martin Brundle (@MBrundleF1) 21 de maio de 2019
A legend left us today 🙁 Rest In Peace Niki pic.twitter.com/yBbiApNCiH
— Jean-Eric Vergne (@JeanEricVergne) 21 de maio de 2019
Today a big hero left us! Niki you have been an inspiration for all of us ! We will miss you and never forget what you did for the sport !! My condolences to Niki's family and friends. ? pic.twitter.com/ae6vQFQa5d
— Felipe Massa (@MassaFelipe19) 21 de maio de 2019
Nunca voy a olvidar que una de las pocas veces que te quitaste la gorra fue conmigo! Descansa en paz leyenda! Mi más profundo pésame a toda su familia ? ••• I’ll never forget that one of the few times that you took your hat off was for me. My condolences to his family ? RIP pic.twitter.com/C9CHjlhWpX
— Sergio Pérez (@SChecoPerez) 21 de maio de 2019
Nigel Mansell
Such a sad loss, Niki was a legend of the sport and an inspiration to so many. Thoughts are with his loved ones.
— Nigel Mansell CBE (@nigelmansell) 21 de maio de 2019
Very sad day.
Rest in peace Legend. ? pic.twitter.com/aN5w32MAe5— Charles Leclerc (@Charles_Leclerc) 21 de maio de 2019