BeamNG Drive - Niki Lauda CAR CRASH Formula 1

Hello everyone! Watch my new video - BeamNG Drive - Niki Lauda CAR CRASH Formula 1. Thanks to everyone who liked and subscribed!? In August 1976, the reigning Formula One champion, Niki Lauda, suffered a nearly fatal crash. The moments after the crash ushered in a gloomy silence that cast dark shadows over F1 racing. Niki Lauda was close to becoming one of all the drivers who have died in Formula 1. Thankfully, the incident kick-started a chain of changes to Formula 1 racing, many of which positively impact the sport today. Niki Lauda was driving the Ferrari 312T2 on the day. After concluding the first lap, he decided to change to dry tires. Lauda soon returned to the race and picked up more speed to regain lost time from the tire change. While many assumed that Lauda’s accident resulted from a mechanical failure, that wasn’t the case. Lauda’s freshly-changed dry tires quickly gave out. He lost control of the car and rammed into the fencing and earth bank. His fuel tank ruptured, quickly engulfing his vehicle in flames. Lauda’s car bounced back to the track in flames and was hit by Brett Lunger. This hit slammed Lauda’s body hard against the seat belt until Arturo Merzario joined others to get him out of the burning wreckage. Lauda suffered burns to his head, hands, and hair. He also inhaled toxic fumes, which infected his lungs and blood. He was airlifted to the hospital, but the race was later concluded without him. Arturo Merzario was Niki Lauda’ Guardian...