JANINA SCHALL Narrowly Misses Driver After Fire at Nürburgring Qualifying

May 14, 2026

• JANINA SCHALL struck Alexander Hardt’s burning Porsche 911 during Nürburgring qualifying, coming dangerously close to hitting the German driver who had evacuated his flaming car in a gravel trap.
• The incident highlights the unique challenges of the 16-mile Nürburgring circuit, where the track’s length makes spotter communication nearly impossible and driver awareness critically difficult during emergencies.
• The event sold out for the first time thanks to Max Verstappen’s participation, though safety concerns persist following last month’s fatal crash involving 66-year-old Juha Miettinen during qualifying.

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