Conversation so far:
What is the 1976 Nurburgring crash?
On 1 August 1976 Lauda was involved in an accident where his Ferrari swerved off the track, hit an embankment, burst into flames, and made contact with Brett Lunger's car
Did Niki Lauda crash?
Unlike Lunger, Lauda was trapped in the wreckage.
Did Niki Lauda die as a result of the crash?
Merzario was able to pull Lauda from his car, he suffered severe burns to his head and inhaled hot toxic gases that damaged his lungs and blood

Question: What happened after the crash?
Self-contained rewrite: What happened after Niki Lauda's 1976 crash?