Lauda released from hospital after lung transplant
Three-time Formula 1 world champion Niki Lauda has been released from hospital following a successful lung transplant.
Vienna General Hospital confirmed in a statement on Wednesday that Lauda was able to leave hospital in a “good general condition". It added he must spend several weeks in intensive rehabilitation.
The 69-year-old Austrian, who is the non-executive chairman of the Mercedes F1 team, underwent surgery in August after being diagnosed with "severe lung disease".
Three-time Formula 1 world champion Niki Lauda has been released from hospital following a successful lung transplant.
Vienna General Hospital confirmed in a statement on Wednesday that Lauda was able to leave hospital in a “good general condition". It added he must spend several weeks in intensive rehabilitation.
The 69-year-old Austrian, who is the non-executive chairman of the Mercedes F1 team, underwent surgery in August after being diagnosed with "severe lung disease".
Lauda suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash at the Nurburgring in 1976 but made a remarkable recovery to the sport and added to his 1975 drivers’ title with further championship triumphs in 1977 and 1984.
Two and a half months after a lung transplant, we’re delighted to hear that our Chairman and friend Niki Lauda has left hospital in Vienna.
— Mercedes-AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) October 24, 2018
Niki will now begin a phase of intensive rehabilitation, as he continues his road to recovery.
We can’t wait to have you back, Niki. pic.twitter.com/www1t64ZkM
That's good news: Niki Lauda has left the hospital. We wish you a speedy recovery! pic.twitter.com/hsX7aqveC6
— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) October 24, 2018
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