Conversation so far:
What is 1976 Nurburgring?
1976 German Grand Prix at the Nurburgring.
Did Niki crash?
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 Surtees-Ford car.
Did Niki die as a result of the crash?
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 the 1976 Nurburgring crash?