MONTE CARLO, Monaco -- Lewis Hamilton was excused from media duties earlier this week, following the death of friend and mentor Niki Lauda. After delivering one of his trademark laps for pole position for this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix he spoke for the first time since the passing of the three-time world champion.
Hamilton, the most prolific qualifier in F1 history, is usually quite measured after claiming a pole position but on Saturday let out a roar of delight -- "That's what I'm talking about! Yes!" -- and then scaled a fence in celebration after parking his car.