Since then he has driven an Audi prototype except for in 2003 when he drove a Bentley prototype. His team crashed out of a comfortable lead late in the race in both 1999 and 2007. Kristensen is considered to be the greatest drivers to ever race in 24 Hours of Le Mans. He was appointed Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog by the Queen of Denmark. Kristensen has competed in Germany Formula Three, Japanese Formula Three, JTCC, Japanese Formula 3000, International Formula 3000, German Supertouring, BTCC, American Le Mans Series, and DTM.
