Driver dies after multi-car ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers crash
Motorsport.com • • sports
Key Points:
- During the first race of the ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers, a serious seven-car crash occurred on the third lap at the Klostertal corner, leading to a lengthy red flag and race stoppage.
- Juha Miettinen, driving the BMW 325i (#121) involved in the crash, died from his injuries despite immediate medical attention at the nearby Medical Center.
- The accident caused significant track blockage and a traffic jam, with several cars being guided back to the pits against race direction; the race was subsequently canceled and will not be classified.
- The cause of the crash remains unconfirmed, though a possible oil spill is suspected; race officials plan to continue the 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers program on Sunday with qualifying sessions and a four-hour race.
- Motorsport figures, including Max Verstappen, expressed condolences and highlighted the dangers of racing, with a minute of silence planned in Miettinen’s memory before Sunday’s race.
