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Nürburgring holds "emotional" attachment for Wolff

Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff has claimed the Nürburgring holds an "emotional" attachment for him ahead of Formula 1's return to the circuit this weekend. Given Wolff's role, it is easy to forget he enjoyed a moderately successful career as a driver himself. Article continues under video In 2009, however, while on a lap record attempt around the Nordschleife, the more expansive circuit compared to the track layout for grands prix, Wolff was involved in the biggest accident of his career. After suffering a tyre blowout, Wolff lost control of his Porsche 977 RSR on the second fast lap of his run and made heavy contact with the barriers. Wolff was still successful in setting...
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