P1racenews AI automatic summary:
A driver has been killed in a crash at the NLS4 event at the Nurburgring
Red Bull F1 driver Max Verstappen’s return to the Nurburgring for NLS4 was overshadowed by a tragic accident that resulted in the death of driver Juha Miettinen following a multi-car crash.
The incident occurred during the opening four-hour race of the weekend, which had to be red-flagged with over three hours remaining.
While the cause of the crash initially remained unclear, reports suggested a collision at the Klostertal section of the Nordschleife.
Sadly, despite efforts from medical crews, Juha Miettinen passed away at the medical center after resuscitation attempts failed.
The NLS4 race was suspended indefinitely, with all other drivers involved undergoing precautionary checks at hospitals.
NLS5 is set to proceed as scheduled on Sunday, preceded by a minute’s silence on the grid in honor of Juha Miettinen.
Our thoughts are with Miettinen’s family and all those affected by this tragic event at the Nurburgring.
