Nürburgring

The Nürburgring is a racetrack in Nürburg, in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. Construction of the track around the village and the medieval Nürburg castle in the Eifel began on September 27, 1925. The opening took place on the weekend of June 18 and 19, 1927.

In the past, the course led drivers over 28 km and consisted of the Nordschleife (22.8 km) and Südschleife (7.7 km), with 173 turns (89 left-hand turns and 84 right-hand turns). The circuit was built as part of a large employment project to boost the economy in the Eifel region. In the following years, the circuit grew to become one of the most famous tracks in the world. However, since the infamous crash of Austrian Formula 1 driver Niki Lauda in 1976, which was severe (almost fatal) at or just before the turn Bergwerk, 'The Green Hell,' as this circuit was called, has not been used for Formula 1 races anymore.

In 1984, a safer and less challenging circuit was built next to the old one. Formula 1 races were held on the circuit in 1984 and 1985. After that, it moved to Hockenheim. Since 1995, the Grand Prix in Nürburg has been among the slowest races of the season. Now, one lap is only 5.148 km long. The most beautiful part of the track is the Veedol chicane, where spectacular overtaking maneuvers sometimes occur. The unpredictable weather and the often slippery track can also lead to interesting developments in Nürburg. Michael Schumacher achieved the most victories on this circuit. Alain Prost, Jacques Villeneuve, Rubens Barrichello, Ralf Schumacher, and Fernando Alonso also managed to win the European Grand Prix here.

In 2002, the circuit was modified with the Mercedes arena, a combination of corners just after the start-finish line. This was intended, first of all, to increase the spectacle of the races, but especially to eliminate the first corner, which used to be a critical point at the start of the race. The crash of Pedro Diniz in a Sauber Petronas in 1999 is notorious.

On August 29, 2006, it was announced that from the 2007 season, the European Grand Prix would no longer be held at the Nürburgring. It was decided that the Grand Prix of Germany would alternate between the Hockenheimring and the Nürburgring.

Since 1985, the annual rock festival Rock am Ring takes place at the Nürburgring. The 24 Hours of Nürburgring also takes place here, specifically on the Nordschleife. Additionally, individuals can try a lap on the circuit. People go through a sort of tollgate and then can enjoy a lap around the Nürburgring.

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