LONDON — Niki Lauda revealed Sunday his role in luring Lewis Hamilton from McLaren to Mercedes for whom the Formula One legend acts as a non-executive chairman. On Thursday Mercedes announced that Hamilton would replace Michael Schumacher next season, bringing to an end the Briton's 14-year association with the British team. Lauda, 63, told BBC Radio Five: “I spoke to him (Hamilton) a couple of times, but I didn't have to convince him much. He had a clear plan and I didn't have to convince him of anything. I was impressed with his approach to things — very pragmatic.” — Reuters