.Jurgen von Diaz wrote: ↑22 Mar 2026, 20:30This Christophe Haase guy that Max raced against in the beginning, is he a good driver? I have heard he is a Nordschleife specialist who has raced there his whole career.
I don't know him but maybe this can help you a bit:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Haase
EDIT:
A summary from ChatGPT. Take it with a grain of salt:
Yes—Christopher Haase has had several standout performances at the Nürburgring, especially in endurance racing on the Nordschleife. Here are his most notable races:
Breakthrough Moment (2007)In his debut season in the ADAC GT Masters:
→ Took pole position AND victory at the Nürburgring
→ Instantly marked him as a rising GT talent
24 Hours of Nürburgring Wins2012 – Overall Winner
Driving an Audi R8 LMS, Haase secured his first victory in the legendary 24 Hours of Nürburgring.
→ This race is considered one of the toughest endurance events in the world, run on the Nordschleife + GP circuit.
2014 – Overall Winner (again)
He claimed his second win, confirming his status as a Nürburgring specialist.
Consistent Endurance Contender (2010s–2020s)Regular front-runner in:
Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS/VLN)
Annual Nürburgring 24h races
Known for:
Strong pace in changing conditions
Precision on the extremely technical Nordschleife
Memorable Modern Highlight2020 Nürburgring 24h
→ Took the race lead during a highly chaotic, weather-affected event
→ Showed top-level performance against elite GT drivers
Recent YearsContinues racing at the Nürburgring into the 2020s
Still competitive in GT3 machinery, often with Audi customer teams
Why he stands out thereThe Nürburgring Nordschleife is famously difficult—over 20 km long with constantly changing grip and elevation. Haase’s success comes from:
Deep track knowledge
Consistency over long stints
Experience in multi-class endurance racing