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Nordschleife regular Juha Miettinen has died after a seven-car incident in the Nurburgring race Max Verstappen was contesting
Nordschleife regular Juha Miettinen has tragically passed away following a seven-car incident at the Nurburgring. The Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie race faced a red flag around 25 minutes into the planned four hours, attracting attention due to Max Verstappen’s participation. Rarely stopped races were suspended for safety concerns, with the incident involving seven cars. The death of the seasoned driver Miettinen was confirmed during a press conference held three hours after the stoppage. Sadly, despite all efforts, Miettinen could not be resuscitated, leading to the cancellation of Saturday’s race. The motorsport community’s focus is now on supporting Miettinen’s family while honoring his memory with a minute’s silence before Sunday’s race.
