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WATCH: Austrian president pays tribute to 'inspirational' Niki Lauda

Leading political figures in Austria gave their reaction to the death of three-time Formula 1 world champion Niki Lauda on Tuesday.

Austrian president Alexander Van der Bellen called Lauda a "great Austrian" and an "inspiration for all of us."

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The legendary icon passed away peacefully on Monday, May 20, his family announced in a statement. 




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