Klaus Ludwig from Germany in Motorsport. Full information
Klaus Ludwig is a racing driver from Germany.
Born 5th October 1949, 76 years old.
Participant of Formula 2.
Participant of Le Mans 24 Hours.
Three-time
Champion of DTM.
The recorded standings include 1634 points.
First race: 1976 Jim Clark Trophy
First win: 1984 Le Mans 24 Hours
Last win: 2000 Sachsenring DTM
Last race: 2000 Hockenheim DTM
Career snapshot
In Autosport World data, Klaus Ludwig's career covers the period from 1976 to 2000. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 35 race wins and 31 pole positions. The profile spans 3 championships or event groups. Klaus Ludwig is recorded as a winner across more than one championship or event group, so the profile is useful for following both the main career path and cross-series results.
| Years | 1976 - 2000 | Series | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 218 | Tracks | 23 |
| Wins | 35 | Podiums | 75 |
| Poles | 31 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 11 | Cars | 18 |
Career context
| Main championship | DTM (197 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | AMG Mercedes (154 starts) |
| Most visited track | Nürburgring (46 starts) |
Career by championship
The table below separates Klaus Ludwig statistics by championship, making it easier to follow where the main part of the career is recorded.
| Championship | Seasons | Races | Wins | Poles | Titles or event wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTM | 12 | 197 | 33 | 29 | 3 |
| Formula 2 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Le Mans 24 Hours | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
All the years that Klaus Ludwig took part in Motorsport
Season rows show how Klaus Ludwig moved through the recorded championships year by year. Points and final positions are shown when season standings are available.
Formula 2
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1977 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
DTM
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 73 | 11 | 3 | 2 | |
| 1986 | 14 | 25 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1987 | 0 | - | 1 | 0 | |
| 1988 | 259 | 1 | 5 | 5 | |
| 1989 | 155 | 11 | 5 | 7 | |
| 1990 | 140 | 5 | 1 | 3 | |
| 1991 | 166 | 2 | 5 | 3 | |
| 1992 | 228 | 1 | 5 | 4 | |
| 1993 | 171 | 4 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1994 | 222 | 1 | 3 | 2 | |
| 1995 | 80 | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2000 | 122 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
List of tracks where Klaus Ludwig raced
Klaus Ludwig is linked with 23 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Nürburgring.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zolder | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| Silverstone | 14 | 1 | |
| Nürburgring | 1 | 1 | 46 |
| Le Mans | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Hockenheim | 1 | 1 | 43 |
| Avus | 2 | 2 | 16 |
| Hungaroring | 18 | 2 | |
| Mugello | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Lausitzring | 11 | 1 | |
| Pau | 7 | 19 | 2 |
| Thruxton | 15 | 1 | |
| Vallelunga | 13 | 12 | 2 |
| Norisring | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| Nogaro | 6 | 10 | 1 |
| Donington Park | 4 | 4 | 7 |
| Oschersleben | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| Brno | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Mainz-Finthen | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Wunstorf | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Diepholz | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| Siegerland | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Singen | 4 | 5 | 10 |
| Sachsenring | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Klaus Ludwig: List of all wins
The wins list starts with 1984 Le Mans 24 Hours and currently ends with 2000 Sachsenring DTM Race 2, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
Related drivers
These links add context around Klaus Ludwig: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Drivers most often found near Klaus Ludwig in race results
Other drivers from Germany
- Michael Schumacher (315)
- Sebastian Vettel (319)
- Bernd Schneider (239)
- Rene Rast (144)
- Nico Rosberg (229)
- Marco Wittmann (214)
- Hans-Joachim Stuck (188)
- Frank Biela (121)
Drivers who shared races with Klaus Ludwig
- Gerd Ruch (134 shared races)
- Armin Bernhard (119 shared races)
- Kurt Konig (113 shared races)
- Armin Hahne (112 shared races)
- Altfrid Heger (110 shared races)
- Kris Nissen (110 shared races)
- Christian Danner (109 shared races)
- Ellen Lohr (107 shared races)
Other drivers in Klaus Ludwig's debut race
List of teams Klaus Ludwig was a part of
Klaus Ludwig is connected with 11 teams. The most frequent team in the results is AMG Mercedes.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willi Kauhsen Racing Team | 6 | 8 | 13 |
| KWS Autotechnik | 16 | 1 | |
| Ringshausen ABR Motorsport | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Grab Motorsport | 1 | 1 | 26 |
| AMG Mercedes | 1 | 1 | 154 |
| Joest Racing | 3 | 1 | |
| Team Rosberg | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| Porsche A.G. | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Ford | 6 | 1 | |
| New-Man-Joest Racing | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Sorga S.A. | 6 | 5 | 1 |
List of all the cars Klaus Ludwig drove
Klaus Ludwig is linked with 18 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.
Ford
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 20
Benz
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 6
Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evo
Benz
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 28
Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evo II
Benz
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 56
Mercedes-Benz 190E Klasse 1 AMG
Benz
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 2
Total Races: 22
Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse DTM AMG
Benz
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 24
Mercedes-Benz
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 1
Mercedes-Benz CLK-DTM AMG 2000
Mercedes
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 17