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Niki Lauda's crash in 1976 and epic James Hunt rivalry remembered after his death at 70 | Metro News
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Niki Lauda: "The only one who should beat me was James Hunt because I liked the guy" September 2013 - Motor Sport Magazine
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English: Niki Lauda preparing for the 1976 Italian Grand Prix . 12 September 1976. Unknown 47 Lauda GP Italia 1976 Stock Photo - Alamy
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Guy Edwards: 'The car was alight and Lauda was trapped... he did thank me for rescuing him, but it was very frightening for him and he couldn't really talk about it' -
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Niki Lauda, Ferrari 312T2, German Grand Prix, Nurburgring 1976 print by Motorsport Images | Posterlounge
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