Juha Miettinen
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Juha Miettinen was a 66‑year‑old Finnish racing driver who competed in international endurance events and died in a crash at the Nürburgring in April 2026.
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Juha Miettinen, born around 1960 in Finland, built a reputation as a versatile driver, competing in Formula 1 and later focusing on endurance sport‑scar racing across Europe.
Over his decades‑long career he took part in the Nürburgring Langstrecken‑Serie, among other championships, earning respect for his consistency on the demanding Nordschleife and mentoring younger Finnish talent.
On 18 April 2026, during the fourth race of the 2026 Nürburgring Langstrecken‑Serie, Miettinen’s BMW 325i was involved in a seven‑car pile‑up at the Karussell section; despite rapid medical response he was pronounced dead at the circuit’s medical centre. His death was the first fatality on the Nordschleife since 2013 and prompted tributes from fellow drivers, including Max Verstappen.
Compiled from source reports and Wikipedia. Automated record.