Hamilton on Lauda: He told me to give everyone hell.

Lewis Hamilton honors Niki Lauda

According to The Sun: Lewis Hamilton shared that he draws motivation from Niki Lauda's fighting spirit and his famous saying 'give them hell, guys!' during the race in Modena this weekend.

Ferrari unveiled a special livery in honor of the three-time world champion Lauda, commemorating the 50th anniversary of his 1975 triumph with the Italian team.

Hamilton's helmet in honor of Lauda

This is a model of the car on which Lauda won his first world title at the Autodrome in Modena. Both drivers also wore special helmets in honor of the Austrian, who passed away in 2019 at the age of 70.

Seven-time world champion Hamilton always draws inspiration from Lauda in his career. He says that in moments of legacy he received advice from him: 'give them hell, guys!'

“Niki’s legacy lives on, and I know he would say to me now,' Hamilton noted.

“When I was struggling, he would always say: ‘give him hell’, but always added the word, ‘guys’.”

Commemorating Niki Lauda

Lauda suffered a horrific crash at the Nürburgring in Germany in 1976, after which he was not expected to survive, yet he managed to return to racing.

'We had a wonderful friendship, and it's incredible that this weekend I can honor Niki, being with Mercedes, and then coming to Ferrari to celebrate him here,' Hamilton added.

This weekend was particularly significant for the Ferrari team and all Formula 1 fans as they honor the memory of Niki Lauda, who left a significant mark on motorsport as a driver and as a source of inspiration for many. Hamilton not only demonstrated respect for Lauda with his words but also through symbolic gestures that highlight the powerful bond between drivers in the world of racing.