Niki Lauda

'Lauda to be buried in race suit'

Matthew Scott Saturday 25 May 2019 11:42

Niki Lauda will be buried in his racing overalls, according to reports in the three-time world champion's native Austria. Lauda's famous red racing helmet will also be placed on top of his coffin at his funeral next Wednesday in Vienna.

Lauda will be buried after a ceremony at St Stephan's Cathedral, with fans able to pay their final respects to the driver, who died this week aged 70.

The funeral service will be confined to close friends and family, although others in attendance at the cathedral will have two opportunities to take photographs and pay their last respects.

Nachrichten quotes St Stephan's pastor Toni Faber suggesting Lauda will be put to rest in a race suit.

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A host of famous names are anticipated to attend, including Austrian Hollywood legend Arnold Schwarzenegger and the royal family of Monaco.

Lauda's passing came in the week of the Monaco Grand Prix, with many F1 teams up and down the grid paying tribute to him on their liveries.

It is expected that many famous faces from the world of F1 will also be in attendance at Lauda's funeral on Wednesday.

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'Lauda to be buried in race suit'

'Lauda to be buried in race suit'