During the first qualifying race of the ADAC 24h of the Nürburgring on Saturday April 18, 2026, in Germany, a serious accident involving seven competitors occurred in the first minutes of the race. One pilot died, six others injured.
The drama took place in the first minutes of the race, during qualifying for the ADAC 24h at the Nürburgring, in Germany, Saturday April 18, 2026, reports in particular Formule1fr.
Several vehicles collided. Seven competitors were involved. The race direction immediately interrupted the race to allow it to take place. “major clearance and rescue operations”underlines the organizers’ press release.
Rescuers were unable to save the driver involved, Juha Miettinen (BMW 325i, no. 121), after he was extracted from the vehicle. The Finnish pilot died at the medical center after all resuscitation attempts failed.
During the first race of the ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers (18 April 2026), a serious accident involving seven competitors occurred in the early stages of the race. Following the collision between several vehicles, race control immediately halted the race to allow for extensive… pic.twitter.com/DMbLGYVl8L
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The six other pilots involved were transported to the medical center and nearby hospitals for precautionary examinations. None of the injured are in critical condition.
The race did not resume on Saturday evening. “The thoughts of everyone involved in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring are with the bereaved family of Juha Miettinen”shared the organizers in this same press release.
Max Verstappen ‘in shock’
Max Verstappen, who was due to take part in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, said he “in shock” on his Instagram account. “We all love motorsport, a moment like this reminds us how dangerous it can be,” he posted before sending his condolences to the family and loved ones of Juha Miettinen.
His teammate, Lucas Auer, was at the wheel at the time of the accident, emphasizes The Parisian.
A minute of silence will be observed in memory of the driver who died during the formation of the starting grid for the race this Sunday, April 19, at 1 p.m.
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