L'Osteria founder Klaus Rader dies in Mallorca Rally crash

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Last updated Oct 9, 2026

L'Osteria founder Klaus Rader dies in Mallorca Rally crash

Summary

Klaus Rader, the founder of L'Osteria, died in a crash during the 550 Challenge Mallorca on October 9, 2026. The 63-year-old restaurant entrepreneur was driving a Porsche GT3 RS when the vehicle veered off a mountain pass, falling into a ravine near Pollença and Lluc. Rader died at the scene, and his co-driver, Christina Ettel, was severely injured. Emergency services responded, but Rader's fatal injuries were confirmed on-site.

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Key Details

•Klaus Rader was 63 years old at the time of his death.
•The crash occurred during the 550 Challenge Mallorca.
•Rader was driving a Porsche GT3 RS on a mountain pass.
•Rader's co-driver Christina Ettel suffered severe injuries.
•The accident took place between Pollença and Lluc.

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7:05 PMMotorsport.com — L'Osteria founder dead after Porsche crash in Mallorca Rally

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L'Osteria founder Klaus Rader has died in a crash during a rally in Mallorca on Friday. The 63-year-old restaurant entrepreneur and passionate race driver was competing in the 550 Challenge Mallorca when his Porsche GT3 RS left the road on a mountain pass between Pollenҫa and Lluc and plunged into a ravine. Rader died at the scene, while his Austrian co-driver Christina Ettel suffered severe ...Keep reading
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