File photo of Lewis Hamilton (L) and Niki Lauda (Photo Credit: Reuters)
Lewis Hamilton said he missed Austrian F1 legend Niki Lauda dearly and fondly remembered the day he got a call from him to join the Mercedes team.
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- AFP London
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- Last Updated: May 21, 2020, 3:17 PM IST
Lewis Hamilton said Niki Lauda is with him “in spirit at every race” as the six-time world champion hailed the Austrian F1 legend on the first anniversary of his death.
Hamilton, speaking in a video tribute released by the world champions on Wednesday, admitted it was still tough to discuss the impact of Lauda, 12 months after his death.
“Niki is someone who I miss and who I think we all miss dearly,” said the British driver.
“Probably the most fond memories I have are from my first conversations. We started talking some time in 2012 and I just remember being home during the day, having a call from Niki and he is trying to convince me to come to the team.
“It was very cool to have a call from a world champion and an icon like Niki.”