Rudolf Krause

Rudolf Krause (30 March 1907 – 11 April 1987) was a racing driver from East Germany.

Biography Born in Reichenbach im Vogtland, Krause is mainly known as one of the leading sportsmen in motor racing in Formula Two, during his career between 1927 and 1954, beside other Formula Two drivers like Hans Stuck. In 1952 and 1953 he participated in two World Championship Grands Prix. He scored no championship points and his only finish was 14th in the 1953 German Grand Prix. Krause was a top contender when East Germany ran its own formula racing Grand Prix and championships between 1950 and 1953, placing in top positions several times and winning the formula 2 East German Championship in its last year of existence. He mainly drove in BMW race cars, many of which were at least partially built in his own workshop in Reichenbach.

When Krause retired in 1954, it was mainly because of his age. However, it also awards him the distinction of one of the few East German drivers to not defect to western Germany to further his career.

Complete World Championship Grand Prix results (key) Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 WDC Points 1952 Rudolf Krause Reif BMW SUI 500 BEL FRA GBR GER NED ITA NC 0 1953 Dora Greifzu Greifzu BMW ARG 500 NED BEL FRA GBR GER SUI ITA NC 0