Montoya Urges Red Bull to Stop Verstappen’s Nordschleife Races After Fatal Qualifier Crash

Overview

• Former F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya said on his MontoyAS podcast that Red Bull should ban Max Verstappen from racing at the Nordschleife, RacingNews365 reported.
• His call followed the death of driver Juha Miettinen in a crash during the Nürburgring 24 Hours Qualifiers, where Verstappen was also entered as he prepares for a 24‑hour debut next month.
• Asked if a ban was warranted for non‑F1 events, Montoya replied “100 per cent… 200 per cent,” citing the risk of injury such as a broken leg or arm.
• Red Bull has not publicly announced any change to Verstappen’s permissions, and there is no confirmation of disciplinary action or a new policy.
• The 12.9‑mile Nordschleife is considered one of the most dangerous permanent tracks, and Verstappen has raced there several times, including late 2025 and March 2026.