Today, things turned deadly serious at the Nürburgring. During the first qualifying race for the Nürburgring 24 Hours, in which Max Verstappen also participated, Juha Miettinen (66) died after a serious accident in the early stages of the race.
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The incident, involving seven cars, occurred early in the race. Race Control immediately intervened and stopped the race to make way for emergency services. Miettinen, who was driving a BMW, was taken to the Medical Centre. All attempts at resuscitation were unsuccessful. He died on the spot.
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The six other drivers involved were taken to the Medical Centre and surrounding hospitals for examination. None of them are in life-threatening condition. The race will not be resumed on Saturday evening. On Sunday, a minute of silence will be observed at the starting grid of the next race in memory of Miettinen.
