The 1976 German Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at the Nürburgring on 1 August 1976. It was the scene of reigning world champion Niki Lauda's near-fatal accident, and the last Formula One race to be held on the 22.835-kilometre (14.189 mi) Nordschleife section of the track. The 14-lap race was the tenth round of the 1976 Formula One season and was won by James Hunt. Round 10 of 16 · 1976 Formula One World Championship August 1, 1976 Hockenheimring, Hockenheim, Germany Podium: 1. James Hunt · 2. Jody Scheckter · 3. Jochen Mass Wiki link