Key Facts

• Juha Miettinen died in a multi-car crash three laps into the qualifier race.
• The race was stopped immediately with a red flag and then canceled about an hour later.
• Emergency medics tried to save Miettinen but he died after being taken to the medical center.
• Six other drivers were sent to the hospital for checks but none were in life-threatening condition.
• Max Verstappen, a famous Formula 1 driver participating in the event, expressed condolences on social media.
• A moment of silence will be held in Miettinen’s memory before the next race.
• The crash happened at the Nurburgring race track during qualifiers in Germany.
• The event was notable because of Verstappen’s participation in the upcoming 24-hour endurance race.