Multiple choice general knowledge sports Which circuit nearly claimed the life of Ferrari driver Niki Lauda in 1976? A1 Ring Buenos Aires Adelaide Nordschleife (Old Nurburgring) Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation Niki Lauda suffered a horrific crash and fire during the 1976 German Grand Prix at the 22.8 km Nordschleife circuit. He suffered severe burns and lung damage but famously returned to racing just six weeks later.