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A race successful Germany turned tragic Saturday erstwhile 1 of nan drivers progressive was killed successful a wreck.
Juha Miettinen, 66, was wrong 1 of 7 cars successful nan collision and died, organizers of nan ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers said.
"Following nan collision betwixt respective vehicles, title power instantly halted nan title to let for extended betterment and rescue operations," nan statement said successful a statement.
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Car fans meet astatine nan Nürburgring Nordschleife entree roadworthy successful Nürburg, Germany, April 3, 2026, marking nan commencement of nan tuning play known arsenic Car Friday. (Thomas Frey/Picture Alliance via Getty Images)
"Despite nan contiguous presence of emergency services, nan emergency medics were incapable to prevention nan driver involved, Juha Miettinen, aft he had been extracted from nan vehicle; nan driver died astatine nan Medical Centre aft each attempts astatine resuscitation proved unsuccessful."
Organizers said nan different six drivers were taken to adjacent hospitals for precautionary examinations, and nary were successful a life-threatening condition.
Famed driver Max Verstappen was besides astatine nan track. Verstappen, who is utilizing this weekend's races to hole for his first 24-hour sports car title astatine nan historical circuit connected May 16-17, shared condolences connected societal media.
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of nan Netherlands leaves during nan qualifying convention of nan Japanese Formula One Grand Prix astatine nan Suzuka Circuit successful Suzuka, Japan, March 28, 2026. (Franck Robichon/Pool Photo via AP)
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"Shocked by what happened today. Motorsport is thing we each love, but successful times for illustration this it is simply a reminder of really vulnerable it tin be," Verstappen wrote connected Instagram. "Sending my heartfelt condolences to Juha's family and loved ones."
A infinitesimal of soundlessness will beryllium held successful representation of Miettinen during nan grid statement for Sunday's race.
Car fans stitchery astatine nan Nürburgring Nordschleife entree roadworthy successful Rhineland-Palatinate connected Car Friday, marking nan commencement of nan tuning play April 3, 2026. (Thomas Frey/picture alliance)
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Running astir 13 miles done wooded German hills pinch much than 150 corners and barriers often adjacent to nan track, nan Nordschleife layout astatine nan Nürburgring is known for high-risk thrills. F1 hasn't utilized it since 1976, erstwhile reigning champion Niki Lauda suffered terrible burns successful a crash.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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