Werner Haas (; 30 May 1927 – 13 November 1956) was a

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from Germany. He became Germany's first motorcycle world champion when he won the

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FIM 125 and 250 World Championship for NSU. The following year, he would repeat as the 250 world champion. Haas was killed in 1956 in a light plane accident in Germany.Werner Haas career profile at Motorsport Memorial
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Motorcycle Grand Prix results

(Races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap)

References

1927 births 1956 deaths Sportspeople from Augsburg German motorcycle racers 125cc World Championship riders 250cc World Championship riders Isle of Man TT riders Recipients of the Silver Laurel Leaf Victims of aviation accidents or incidents in Germany Victims of aviation accidents or incidents in 1956 250cc World Riders' Champions 125cc World Riders' Champions {{Germany-sport-bio-stub