Niki Lauda's Ferrari burst into flames at the Nürburgring after hitting a barrier. He was trapped in the burning car for over a minute before fellow drivers dragged him out. He was given last rites twice. He returned to racing 40 days later — six weeks after the accident that destroyed his face.
The most remarkable comeback from injury in sporting history — and the moment that defined Lauda's legendary courage.
Why It Matters