Nuerburgring crash kills racing driver

The race was stopped immediately as emergency teams responded to the pile-up, but the 66-year-old Miettinen could not be saved.

Six other drivers were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and the remainder of the event was cancelled out of respect.

Verstappen, who was unharmed in the crash, shared his condolences and reminded fans of the inherent dangers of motorsport.

Tributes have poured in from the racing community for Miettinen, who was a respected figure in endurance racing for decades.