Several other F1 stars all wearing black joined the service before walking alongside the casket.
Current Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton, former drivers Alain Prost, Sir Jackie Stewart and Nico Rosberg were among those who came to Vienna to bid their farewells to Lauda. British drivers Nigel Mansell and Damon Hill were also present.
Austrian actor-turned-politician Arnold Schwarzenegger and Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen were also among those who attended the Mass in Vienna's famous cathedral.
Lauda's coffin, topped with his red helmet, was carried into St Stephen's cathedral in heavy rain on Wednesday morning.
A Mass was then held before a private funeral. Lauda died aged 70 in Switzerland, where he was treated for kidney problems. The Austrian driver won Formula 1 championships in 1975, 1977 and 1984.
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