Sachsenring

The Großer Preis von Deutschland began at Berlin's AVUS before moving to the Nürburgring. Post-war, the FIM introduced a motorcycle World Championship in 1949, initially banning German participation. The Nürburgring and Hockenheimring became key venues. The Grand Prix of the GDR ran from 1961 to 1972. Safety concerns led to a 1974 boycott of the Nürburgring, splitting the Eifelrennen into separate motorcycle and automobile events.