Niki Lauda's son Mathias still finds it "hard to believe" his father is gone

Niki Lauda's son Mathias is still finding it tough to come to terms with the fact his father has passed away, saying that motorsport was "everything" for the three time world champion. Mathias is also a racing driver, and a WEC champion in the LMGTE Am class.

Niki was an inspirational figure in F1, most recently know for his advisory role at Mercedes, where he was a hugely respected member of the team.

Mathias told Gazzetta dello Sport: “When I wake-up in the morning I still find it hard to believe that he is no longer around me.