FIA shares official statement after driver's fatal accident at the Nordschleife
Photo: Race Pictures
Kada Sárközi joined GPblog as an editor ahead of the 2023 Formula 1 season. He graduated with a BA in Sports Journalism in the UK and has covered Grands Prix and other F1 events live.
Keeevin Motorsport's Juha Miettinen passed away after a seven-car incident at the Nurburgring Nordschleife. The FIA also reacted to the devastating news.
"The FIA is sad to learn of the passing of Juha Miettinen following an incident in today’s first race of the ADAC 24h Nurburgring Qualifiers.
"Our thoughts are with his family and friends and everyone involved in the event."
The incident happened around 25 minutes into NLS4 at the Nordschleife. Seven cars were involved. The other six drivers involved are not in a life-threatening condition. The rest of the weekend will continue as planned at the German circuit.
A statement by the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nurburgring added that "A minute’s silence will be held in memory of the late motorsport competitor during the grid formation for Sunday’s race at 13:00."
ADVERTISEMENT
Don’t miss GPblog in Google
Mark us as a preferred source and our articles will appear more often at the top of Top Stories.
Add as a preferred / source on Google
