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Image source: Getty Images22 Minutes agoRacing Driver Juha Miettinen died after a seven car crash during the Nurburgring Langstrecken Series (NLS) qualifying in Germany on Saturday. The race was initially halted with a red-flag before it was finally suspended an hour later when the severity of the multi-car accident became apparent. The race, which attracted extra attention because Formula 1 driver Max Vertappen was there, will not be resumed on Saturday evening, according to the organizers. Race control immediately halted racing after a collision between multiple vehicles to allow for extensive recovery operations and rescue operations,” said the race organiser in a press release. “Despite the immediate arrival by emergency services, emergency medics were not able to save the driver after he was extracted from the car. The driver died in the medical center after all attempts to resuscitate him failed. “The statement also added that six drivers were taken to hospital for evaluation but none of the injuries were life-threatening. Verstappen sent his condolenscenes on social media to Miettinen, a four-time Formula 1 champion who will be participating in the 24-hour endurance event. Verstappen posted on social media that he was “shocked” by the events of today. “Motorsport, which we all enjoy, is made more dangerous in times like these. “I send my deepest condolences and love to Juha’s loved ones. “A minute of silence will be observed in memory of Miettinen at the grid formation on Sunday’s race. Related topicsMotorsportMore about this storyListen back to Back at Base at BBC Sounds

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