![The Austrian Formula 1 driver Niki Lauda with scarred face, head bandage and burns during a press conference in Salzburg on September 8, 1976. Lauda, who had suffered the serious injuries in The Austrian Formula 1 driver Niki Lauda with scarred face, head bandage and burns during a press conference in Salzburg on September 8, 1976. Lauda, who had suffered the serious injuries in](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/PCMPMB/the-austrian-formula-1-driver-niki-lauda-with-scarred-face-head-bandage-and-burns-during-a-press-conference-in-salzburg-on-september-8-1976-lauda-who-had-suffered-the-serious-injuries-in-an-accident-on-the-nurburgring-on-1-august-1976-announced-that-after-his-recovery-he-will-drive-again-usage-worldwide-PCMPMB.jpg)
The Austrian Formula 1 driver Niki Lauda with scarred face, head bandage and burns during a press conference in Salzburg on September 8, 1976. Lauda, who had suffered the serious injuries in
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Tom Arnold on Twitter: "Niki Lauda's helmet from his Nurburgring accident in '76. #F1 #NikiLauda #Hero https://t.co/YvZN3wxJfi" / Twitter
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From 1976 tragic accident to courting controversies, Niki Lauda will be remembered for his fighting spirit - Sports News
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Niki Lauda's helmet after his crash at the Nurburgring in 1976. | Formula racing, Because race car, Race cars
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