Nuremberg, April 20 -- Veteran endurance driver Juha Miettinen was killed in a seven-car pile-up during a race at Germany's Nuerburgring on Saturday. The race, which also featured four-time Formula One world champion Max Verstappen, was halted after the accident with organisers suspending the event. It was part of the Nuerburgring Langstrecken Series (NLS) qualifiers for a 24-hour race to be held in May, in which Verstappen is set to take part. The accident took place just 25 minutes into the four-hour event before an incline at the Klostertal stage of the track. Miettinen, 66, died in the course medical centre, while six other drivers were hospitalised with injuries. "Despite the immediate arrival of emergency medical personnel, paramedics were unable to save Juha Miettinen after he was removed from the vehicle," the organisers announced later in the evening. Writing on social media, Verstappen said he was "shocked" by the accident and the death of Miettinen. "Motorsport is something we all love, but in times like this it is a reminder of how dangerous it can be. Sending my heartfelt condolences to Juha's family and loved ones." Motorsport governing body FIA also expressed condolences....