Formula One 1977: Lauda's Comeback

Formula One 1977: Lauda's Comeback DVD VIDEO DOCUMENTARY grand prix racer driver Type: Movie Platform: DVD Publisher: Duke Released: 2004 Media: DVD THE T H E GR AND PRIX COLLECTION GRAND PRIX COLLECTION THE GR AND PRIX COLLECTION lauda's comeback 1977 saw Niki Lauda start the season, scarred but fit. And determined to put his horrific accident in '76 behind him. The first race of the season, in Argentina, provided a maiden victory for the Wolf team, which was followed by an extremely successful debut season, ending with Jody Scheckter taking second place in the Championship. Lauda's first victory came in the third round, however, his celebrations at Kyalami were muted, as the safety regulations in Formula One were once again brought into question. Young Welsh driver Tom Pryce was killed instantly in a collision with a marshal, crossing the track to assist with a retired car. The marshal also died. Despite Lauda's poor start and total of only three wins for the season, he picked