By AFPMore by this AuthorMONACOAn emotional, but satisfied Lewis Hamilton was showered in praise Sunday as he won the Monaco Grand Prix with a memorable defensive drive to triumph for Niki Lauda and his mourning Mercedes team. "The hardest race I think I've ever had," he added. To celebrate, Hamilton squirted champagne and then leapt into a harbour-side swimming pool before emerging to reflect on an extraordinary weekend. It was so intense, maybe the most intense race I've ever had. We're not quick enough compared to these guys, but Niki (Lauda) would be happy today.

Source: Daily Nation May 26, 2019 17:48 UTC