Seven-car Nurburgring crash halts race featuring Max Verstappen
A devastating seven-car pile-up has forced an indefinite suspension of the 24h Nurburgring race in Germany as emergency medical teams scramble to treat several injured drivers.
Max Verstappen is among the high-profile competitors involved in the endurance event, though the reigning Formula 1 champion was not behind the wheel when the incident occurred.
The multi-car collision triggered an immediate red flag, bringing the renowned motorsport race to a sudden and alarming halt.
Emergency rescue operations launched
Race control quickly confirmed the severity of the situation, stating that urgent medical assistance was required directly on the circuit.
“Rescue operations for several injured riders are currently in full swing,” an official statement from race control read.
“We will provide an update from Race Control as soon as further information becomes available.”
The exact cause of the extensive pile-up remains unconfirmed, but officials noted that seven distinct vehicles were tangled in the wreckage.
Frustrating start for Verstappen’s crew
Prior to the indefinite suspension, the three-time world champion’s team had already endured a difficult start to their endurance campaign.
Verstappen’s co-driver, Lucas Auer, had completed the opening hour of racing in their Mercedes before the major track incident brought proceedings to a stop.
The Austrian racer had earlier received a three-place grid penalty following an unsuccessful overtaking attempt that resulted in contact with a Team Adrenalin entry.
“The driver of car #03 stated that he saw the gap and misjudged the situation,” a stewards’ report explained regarding the earlier clash.
That specific infringement dropped the Mercedes crew from their initial qualifying position of sixth down to ninth on the starting grid.
Multiple vehicles involved in collision
Event organisers have since released the official list of the seven cars that were caught up in the race-stopping crash.
The extensive wreckage spans multiple classes and manufacturers competing in the gruelling German event.
- Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 (#27)
- BMW 325i (#111)
- BMW 325i (#121)
- Porsche Cayman GTS (#410)
- Porsche Cayman CM12 (#448)
- Toyota Supra (#503)
- Porsche 911 GT3 (#992)
