Lewis Hamilton has been given permission to skip media duties on Wednesday in Monaco following the death of Niki Lauda, whom Hamilton had a close relationship with since joining Mercedes. Three-time champion Lauda passed away this week at the age of 70 and hadn't been seen in the Formula 1 paddock since he underwent a double lung transplant last year. Lauda was instrumental in luring Hamilton from McLaren to Mercedes and the pair have formed a close relationship since. Hamilton paid tribute to the Austrian on social media, writing: 'I will miss our conversations, our laughs, the big hugs after winning races together. 'It’s truly been an honour working alongside you over these...
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