18 Facts About Christian Bakkerud

Christian Bakkerud was a Danish racing driver, who competed in the 2007 and 2008 GP2 Series seasons, albeit hindered by a recurrent back injury.

Christian Bakkerud was not related to rallycross driver Andreas Bakkerud.

Christian Bakkerud competed in British Formula 3 in 2005 and 2006.

Christian Bakkerud took part in the 2007 GP2 Series season for the DPR team, paired with Spaniard Andy Soucek.

Christian Bakkerud suffered back injuries, trapping nerves whilst racing on two separate occasions.

Christian Bakkerud moved to the Super Nova team for the 2008 GP2 Asia Series, reinforcing his unlucky reputation by retiring from all but three of the races.

Christian Bakkerud remained for the 2008 GP2 Series proper, he suffered a recurrence of his back injury after a collision with Ben Hanley in the first race.

Christian Bakkerud was replaced by Soucek whilst he recovered, and made his return to the cockpit at Monaco, after missing the championship round at Istanbul.

Christian Bakkerud crashed at the start of the sprint race at Monaco, briefly going airborne after hitting Kamui Kobayashi.

Christian Bakkerud did not suffer a recurrence of his back injury despite a heavy landing.

In 2009, Christian Bakkerud raced in the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters in a two-year-old Audi A4 for Futurecom-TME.

Christian Bakkerud made his Le Mans debut in 2009, driving an Audi R10 TDI privately entered by Colin Kolles's team.

Christian Bakkerud returned to the event in 2010 with the same team and car, but on this occasion he, Albers and Oliver Jarvis failed to finish.

Christian Bakkerud retired from driving following the 2010 Le Mans race.

On 10 September 2011, Christian Bakkerud was involved in a car crash at the Tibbet's Corner roundabout at Putney Heath, near Wimbledon Common.

Christian Bakkerud died a day later, in St George's Hospital, from his injuries.

Christian Bakkerud was driving an Audi RS6 at the time of the accident; a police investigation followed.

McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton paid tribute to Christian Bakkerud by wearing a helmet featuring his initials.