Nuerburgring Fatal Race Crash

Six other drivers were injured in the crash and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The race was immediately red-flagged and subsequently cancelled as emergency teams responded to the scene.

Max Verstappen shared his condolences from the track, expressing shock at the tragic event.

Miettinen was a respected veteran of endurance racing, and an investigation into the cause of the multi-car pile-up is currently underway.