It gets better: formula 1 legend Niki Lauda is allowed to leave after his lung transplant, the hospital and begin his rehab. Remains open but, when Lauda may again begin his new Job at Mercedes.
The Doctors speak of a “good General condition”: formula-1 legend Niki Lauda has left two and a half months after a lung transplant the hospital. The treating hospital confirmed in Vienna. The 69-Year-old had to undergo in the coming weeks of” intensive Rehabilitation”, – stated in the message of the General hospital (AKH).
Lung problems as a result of the Nürburgring-accident
The three-time world champion Lauda had to apparently pull as a result of a protracted summer flu the transplant. Laudas lung was since its serious fire accident on 1. August, 1976 at the Nürburgring severely damaged. At that time, the Austrian was trapped for 55 seconds in the Cockpit of his burning Ferrari, toxic fumes burnt his lungs. What time is the current Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Mercedes factory team in the formula 1 returned to his work, is unclear.
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Shortly after the surgery on 2. August was Lauda again in full consciousness, remained for the treatment but in the hospital. “The Doctors and the nursing staff wish the 69-Year-old a still a good course,” said the hospital. Lauda’ll be cared for as all of the transplant patients by the Team of the hospital.
jw/mrl (sid, dpa)