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Nürburg circuit description
Built amid the remains of the old Ring in
the wooded Eifel Mountains south of Cologne,
the old track was regarded as the most challenging,
even dangerous track in the world until
it was taken off the calendar in 1976 following
Austrian Niki Lauda's near-fatal crash.
The new, shorter track opened again in 1982
and Formula One returned for the 1984 and
1985 seasons.
The modern circuit has a mix of high and
low-speed corners with limited overtaking
possibilities, putting a premium on qualifying
and fast pit stops. In 2002 the Mercedes
Arena was added and it extended the circuit
by almost half a kilometre.
Region
The cities of Cologne, Koblenz and Bonn
are not far away from the track, with Cologne
proving a big draw for tourists. It is the
fourth largest city in Germany and is recognised
for its cultural depth.
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