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In which horrific F1 accident was Lauda involved?

  • Monaco 1980

  • Italian 1978

  • German 1976

  • British 1973

Answer

In the 1976 German Grand Prix, Niki Lauda's Ferrari swerved off the track and slammed into an embankment, bursting into flames. Trapped in the wreckage for over a minute, he suffered severe burns to his face and lungs. Despite the life-threatening injuries, Lauda made a remarkable recovery and returned to racing just six weeks later.
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