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".

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.

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

— Mercedes-AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) October 24, 2018

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