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F1 RETURNS TO THE 'RING.(Competition)

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Virtually every type of vehicle has taken to Germany's Nurburgring Nordschleife over the years, including a hearse and a motorized sofa. But until April 28, a contemporary Formula One car had not graced the circuit since the 1976 German Grand Prix, the last one held at the 14-mile track.

That infamous race was halted temporarily on the second lap, when Niki Lauda had an accident at Bergwerk that scarred him for life; the 'Ring has claimed the lives of 78 racing drivers.

Thus, it's clear why the BMW-Sauber F1 team was so hesitant about letting driver Nick Heidfeld out for a go on it.

"The idea was just to pay tribute to this unique place; for ...

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