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The 69-year-old had been suffering from 'severe lung disease,' according to the Vienna General Hospital, and had surgery on August 2 after flying home from a holiday in Ibiza.

The latest update on the Austrian's health, however, is positive, with breathing tubes having been removed from his airways.

'Already 24 hours after surgery Mr Lauda could be extubated, was spontaneously breathing and had full consciousness,' reads a statement from the hospital.



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'During the following days his condition has further improved continuously. Mr Lauda will stay at the Vienna General Hospital until his full recovery.'

Lauda won F1 titles with Ferrari and McLaren in 1975, 1977 and 1984. He currently serves as a chairman of Mercedes and owns 10% of the team.

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'Sending you all my love, prayers and support, Niki. Wishing you a speedy recovery,' wrote reigning F1 champion Lewis Hamilton on Instagram.

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff, meanwhile, also shared his support.

'The world knows Niki as an F1 legend with incredible power and resilience,' he said. 'For all of us at Mercedes he is our chairman, our mentor and our friend.

'The recovery he faces is not a race, but I'm sure he will soon be telling every nurse and doctor that he has had enough of hospital.

'We wish him a safe and speedy recovery -- in that order -- and send all our positive energy to him and his family. I miss you my friend.'

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Lauda experienced a serious crash at the 1976 German Grand Prix, inhaling toxic fumes and suffering horrific burns after a collision with a barrier that caused his car to be engulfed in flames.

He returned to racing just six weeks later and went on to win two more championship titles.

READ: Daniel Ricciardo to join Renault from Red Bull next season The latest update on the Austrian's health, however, is positive, with breathing tubes having been removed from his airways. READ: Daniel Ricciardo to join Renault from Red Bull next season 'The recovery he faces is not a race, but I'm sure he will soon be telling every nurse and doctor that he has had enough of hospital. Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff, meanwhile, also shared his support. 'The recovery he faces is not a race, but I'm sure he will soon be telling every nurse and doctor that he has had enough of hospital. Lauda won F1 titles with Ferrari and McLaren in 1975, 1977 and 1984. He currently serves as a chairman of Mercedes and owns 10% of the team. Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff, meanwhile, also shared his support. The latest update on the Austrian's health, however, is positive, with breathing tubes having been removed from his airways. 'Sending you all my love, prayers and support, Niki. Wishing you a speedy recovery,' wrote reigning F1 champion Lewis Hamilton on Instagram. READ: F1 pioneer Susie Wolff aims to electrify Formula E READ: Daniel Ricciardo to join Renault from Red Bull next season Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff, meanwhile, also shared his support. The latest update on the Austrian's health, however, is positive, with breathing tubes having been removed from his airways. 'The world knows Niki as an F1 legend with incredible power and resilience,' he said. 'For all of us at Mercedes he is our chairman, our mentor and our friend. 'The world knows Niki as an F1 legend with incredible power and resilience,' he said. 'For all of us at Mercedes he is our chairman, our mentor and our friend. Visit cnn.com/motorsport for more news and videos Lauda experienced a serious crash at the 1976 German Grand Prix, inhaling toxic fumes and suffering horrific burns after a collision with a barrier that caused his car to be engulfed in flames. 'The world knows Niki as an F1 legend with incredible power and resilience,' he said. 'For all of us at Mercedes he is our chairman, our mentor and our friend. The 69-year-old had been suffering from 'severe lung disease,' according to the Vienna General Hospital, and had surgery on August 2 after flying home from a holiday in Ibiza. 'Sending you all my love, prayers and support, Niki. Wishing you a speedy recovery,' wrote reigning F1 champion Lewis Hamilton on Instagram. 'During the following days his condition has further improved continuously. Mr Lauda will stay at the Vienna General Hospital until his full recovery.' 'During the following days his condition has further improved continuously. Mr Lauda will stay at the Vienna General Hospital until his full recovery.' He returned to racing just six weeks later and went on to win two more championship titles. 'The recovery he faces is not a race, but I'm sure he will soon be telling every nurse and doctor that he has had enough of hospital. READ: Daniel Ricciardo to join Renault from Red Bull next season Lauda won F1 titles with Ferrari and McLaren in 1975, 1977 and 1984. He currently serves as a chairman of Mercedes and owns 10% of the team. 'Already 24 hours after surgery Mr Lauda could be extubated, was spontaneously breathing and had full consciousness,' reads a statement from the hospital. READ: Daniel Ricciardo to join Renault from Red Bull next season

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