The Inauguration of the Nürburgring GP in 1984 with the Race of Champions

After the serious accident in 1976, in which Niki Lauda nearly lost his life, the Nürburgring Nordschleife was considered too dangerous for racing, and the German Grand Prix of Formula 1 was moved elsewhere. The race returned to the Nürburgring in 1984, on a newly built 4,556-meter circuit featuring wide run-off areas and maximum safety. To mark the inauguration, a one-make race was organized that remains unforgettable: the “Race of Champions”.