I noticed during the course of collating and editing coverage of the German Grand Prix and Hungarian Grand Prix weekends that Mercedes chief and Formula 1 legend Niki Lauda was not present at either race.
A shame because Niki is always worth a quote or two because he simply calls it as he sees it, never pulls his punches and his presence in the paddock a fine source of sound bites.
He is the crown jewel of former grand prix drivers who we are fortunate to have around to enlighten and entertain us as he has done for decades.
Niki's unique reaction to Formula 1's adventures at Hockenheim and Hungaroring would no doubt have made headlines.
Mercedes spokesman revealed: "Niki has had a bout of flu and was advised to take some rest by his doctors during the German and Hungarian weekends. We hope to see him back in Spa!"
In a nutshell, from us here at GP247 and behalf of our readers all I can say is: Get well soon Niki because we need you back ASAP calling the shots!
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