Lewis Hamilton Privately and Niki Lauda 

Definitely a job interview. Niki had his sights on Hamilton for a long time.

Niki was plotting to take Lewis years ago. He's an emperor Palpatine of sorts.

Niki Lauda is such a badass. What a legend.

It takes a GREAT MAN to know another great man. Niki is a GREAT MAN and knows how great Lewis can be. Less than 8 minutes of conversation Niki can tell what Lewis can give to the Mercedes team and advice Mercedes to employ him. I see this as a job interview. Am GLAD Niki witnesses his good work before he left us. RIP Niki always be remembered 🙏🏾🌹

This is awesome. Clearly shows the admiration Niki has/had for Lewis as a driver and how much Lewis respects Niki. Not at all surprising that Niki was instrumental in convincing Lewis to come over to Mercedes. The rest is history......

3:45 which you are, but the car is not. Niki knew what he was doing here. Get Hamilton signed

Two big legends.... RIP Niki ♥

Hamilton has won 5 world championships, 4 with Mercedes because Lauda talked him into coming over from Mclaren. Oh and he is also the best driver

Very intelligent and humble man. He has become someone I watch closely now and push myself to be great at whatever I do. I hope he continues to be safe and win!

The side of Lewis so many people fail to see.

I think that was a job interview.... With the benefit of 8 years of hindsight!

Lewis passed stage 1 of the Interview ;-)

11 years later Lewis is the GOAT of F1 and Niki is racing with Senna in the clouds.

what a job interview😂

Imagine trying to catch this cab, and then looking at Lauda and Hamilton drive by. That would be some story to tell.

This was definitely a job interview from lauda's side hahaha what a smart crafty guy 💯😏

Niki has always been my favourite driver, and I am too young to have ever have watched him race, I've only seen video footage. A very special man.

He doesn't get the headlines. But Lauda is the wisdom behind the team.

Rest in Peace Niki! Kudos Lewis for being humble and honest!

2 of the very best F1 drivers ever

So much talent at so young, love that in Formula there's still so much involvement from the old pros, knowledge passing down. Niki, you're awesome. :)

R.I.P sir Niki. Legend

Rest in peace Niki. You were and will always be a true legend of the sport. F1 and the entire fans around the world will miss you incredibly.

Niki and Lewis, two of the all time greats!!

Two of Formula One‘s biggest legends cleanest legends and both of them are the only one that has a brilliant story or you can see background one fought against death and came out to win championship the other came out of poverty to become greatest of all time

Have you ever heard of the tradegy of Darth Plaegus the wise? Niki has been such an influential part of Mercedes-Benz signing Lewis

Lewis Hamilton is now 7 times world champion and now he is the most successful F1 driver in a formula one history with 99 wins👏

He stole Lewis. What a Genius!

Niki is great as a taxi driver! LOL and also as an interviewer. English misses alot not having Niki at the track. His interviews on German TV (RTL) are awesome! Hamilton is just awesome. Thanks for the upload!

Lewis is the MAN. He is so sweet.

outstanding interview.

that is one expensive taxi...

Niki lauda is a legend

Niki should give f1 a try again... even if he'd finish last, id still respect him more then anyone else on the grid... just sayin

And Niki Lauda advised Mercedes to employ Hamilton... Well done!

„Hallo, ich bin das Taxi!“ -just great, Niki. RIP. :‘(

Wow, Lewis is amazing. I love his attitude, his positivity. He is so motivated... perfect for Mclaren. And may I add that he is gorgeous :D

Finally a video on motorsport. Not about all the fuzz around. Although I would have liked to hear them talk more about the technical stuff that is a shared interest

just imagine driving to work or whatever, stopping at a red light and seeing those 2 legends in the car next to you...

Two terrific sportsmen - Great Video!

my 2 favourite f1 drivers of all time. God I miss Niki. rip

Nikki and Lewis are masters of the fine details. They are similar in many ways.

Here after he won 7. Interesting and insightful. Makes you wonder just how much this team feeds off each other

Mis respetos para estos dos grandes y más para Niki Lauda por qué a pesar de su trágico accidente supo sobrellevarlo y convertirse en leyenda

two legend on a legendary car

Just viewed this for the first time.....maybe Lewis needs to remind himself there are always bad years ......I have a feeling next season will be good for him. You could see how Lauda admired Lewis's drive for excellence

Damn, what an honor :)

A great conversation between two great men...!!

Wow always great to see moments like this from the past. You never know what the future holds!

Interesting interview, the reason he's so good is it REALLY bothers him when he's not wining, when he can't be the best. It's nice for him to acknowledge he's learned a lot from Alonso.

Rip legend🙏

DEFINITELY A LEGEND AND AN UPCOMING LEGEND...ONLY LEARNED OF THIS LEWIS HAMILTON...AFTER WATCHING HIM RACE....I BECAME IMMEDIATE FAN...ALWAYS OF NIKI LAUDA....HAMILTON REMINDS ME OF LAUDA STYLE OF DRIVING...FEARLESS PROFESSIONAL AND SMART

Love how his voice has always stayed the same

My idol..the legend.

Its the Camera Operator as you can see sometimes there are shots from the back of the car.

“Put on a seat belt” never forget about his 20% risk

Two greats!!

Imagine calling out for a taxi and BAM! It's Niki Lauda!!!!

Good interview.

Amazing video

You are the best Lewis!!

Wow, id love to be in that car with Lauda! ,love how he tells lewis to buckle up!

Niki forever 🙏👏👏👏

@tomboy287 Niki Lauda won 3 world championships at a time when F1 was extremely dangerous, he watched people die around him and got severely burnt himself,he nearly died. He returned to F1 in a few weeks after he got grilled in his Ferrari. He went on to win 2 world championships despite the fact he nearly lost his life, he was still gambling in dangerous cars. And then you go on to say that he is full of shit? He is only trying to offer advice to a man that could end up hurting himself.

VERDADEIRAMENTE FANTASTICOS!

How is it filmed, from so much positions? Is it produced in front of a Bluebox-wall?

Nikki Lauda.... legend.Lewis's face was like omg, Nikki Lauda my driver!

Lauda reminds me of my grandpa

lewis is no doubt one of his kind driver you maybe tired keep seeing him winning but he is great driver F1 ever had i would like to see him driving for Ferrari soon.

@matrixlalala Nikki earned those pieces of the puzzle, he was given up for dead and given the last rites, then was back racing before the season was over and lost the championship by a single point if memory serves me. His recovery from horrendus burns was miracilous, he wears his scars, let them see what racing can do was his retort.

Good to see Niki lauda's back on TV he's the past master..

Niki lauda is the best

bonita ciudad Valencia y toda su gente, soy Canario y aconsejo a todo el mundo ir, todo el mundo muy amable espero que se repita de por vida la Formula One, se lo merecen, lo unico buscar un poco mas de glamour.

Niki love lewis like son

Lewis pushed for wins and championships but McLaren weren’t prepared for it and that frustration was the reason he left a winning car and going to midfield car because he knew if they’re listen to him he can build a winning car but McLaren were too stubborn

6:52. Ketchup, ketchup, ketchup.

You're an Ayrton Senna fan? Seriously, do you have any idea how incredibly skilled and brave these guys were and are? Take a look at what Senna was trying to achieve in the sport other than being the best, safety, systems and as you will no doubt know this is where he started to be shunned by directors and other drivers, maybe you make that comparison to Hamilton but don't for one second think that Lauder is full of shit, the man is a legend.

That was the moment Niki though I like what I heard and you’ll be coming to Mercedes when we buy brawn.

Niki lauds is so cool

Benzema in the back seat! Lmao😂😂

what a legend!

This is your season Lewis!

RIP Niki

Whit how much kilometers you csn take this corner?

Lauda is such an amazing man, a true man, he really is the Doctor when it came to driving.

LEGEND✌️

"private dialogue" ? I didn't notice there was a private dialogue. When was that exactly?

He speaks like an engineer

Lewis was faster than Vettle on top gear... It does make you wonder

Legends💜❤

Niki conviced Lewis to join Mercedes-AMG in 2013 at the 2012 Singapore Grand Prix when his McLaren failed him again...

Rest in peace, Niki!

Would have been a lot more exciting if the interview would have taken place at a track

@hearts76100 Hamilton passed 32 cars in the first four races in 2010, that's a fair bit of exceptional driving. 5 drivers were in the title hunt going into the last 2 races. If that isn't exciting I don't know what is.

Best "Taxi" driver you could ever have.

YEEAAAAAAHHH BOI says lewis on the radio

0:31 "put the seatbelt on" :D

An elderly fan is giving a ride to Lewis Hamilton.. :))

Put your seatbelt on,now that's niki for you ,love this guy

Niki was great yes, but you guys before you say Lewis was greatest. think again before you say it. put him back in F1 car of 2005 regualtions, along with Schumacher in his Ferrari F1 Car, & Hakinen in his Mclaren F1 Car, you'll see & realize what to say again. these guys are the best, Schumi the rain master next to Senna, calm, precise, & even resky but to the point in winning like Lauda does, hakinen who is equally calm, precise, & accurate, these two are the best. before Lewis, but not that best to take on the two greats. :)