Lauda leaves hospital after transplant
Oct.25 - Niki Lauda has left Vienna's general hospital after a three month recovery from a lung transplant.
"Yes, Niki Lauda was discharged from the AKH and now he goes into rehabilitation," professor Walter Klepetko told Osterreich newspaper.
A few days ago, the Mercedes team chairman and F1 legend called Lewis Hamilton on the phone and told the championship leader that doctors had done a "perfect job".
It is believed 69-year-old Lauda's new lung works well.
Asked how Lauda's period of formal rehabilitation will proceed, professor Klepetko revealed: "It will be especially for Niki's physical fitness. This is typical after such a long period in hospital."
As for whether everything is functioning well with the lung, he added: "I'm more than satisfied with the result, and believe me, that's good.
"Luckily, we never had big problems at any time."
Osterreich said Lauda's rehabilitation will last for several weeks.
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Fantastic news look forward to seeing Niki back in the garage at race weekends!!
Its great to hear Nikki is recovering well after this huge procedure and we wish him the very very best for good health in the future. Also a welcome back to the F1 scene very soon.