Niki Lauda: Lewis Hamilton praises F1 legend, a year on from his passing

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Lewis Hamilton has paid tribute to the "incredible" Niki Lauda on the one-year anniversary of his death, hailing the F1 legend as having a "huge impact" on him - while also reflecting on an emotional 2019 Monaco GP. Three-time F1 champion Lauda, who passed away just before last year's Monte Carlo race at the age of 70, was renowned for his on-track speed as well as bravery during a remarkable career, while he was also instrumental in bringing Hamilton to Mercedes as the team's Executive Chairman. It is a time Hamilton, who has won five of his six titles since leaving McLaren for the Silver Arrows in 2013, remembers fondly. Watch Hamilton's Secret Cinema special with Martin Brundle on Sky F1...

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