Statements and condolences are starting to come in from the world of motorsport after the sad passing of Juha Miettinen.
“The FIA, along with other teams and organizations, issued a statement following the tragic death of racing driver Juha Miettinen during the 24 Hours of Nurburgring Qualifiers Race 1 at the Nordschleife.
The 66-year-old driver was involved in a seven-car crash 25 minutes into the race at 17:55 local time and was confirmed dead at a press conference held at 20:00 local time.
The event was red-flagged and did not resume as race control shared details of the incident, prompting the motorsport governing body to express their sadness on social media.
BMW M Motorsport and Mercedes both shared their heartfelt condolences for Miettinen’s passing, emphasizing the unity and support within the motorsport community during such tragic times.
RacingNews365 also extended their deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Juha Miettinen in light of the unfortunate events at the Nürburgring.”
