BMW M Motorsport News, 14th July 2026.

Björn Lellmann, Head of Customer Racing at BMW M Motorsport: “We have experienced two exciting and successful weeks with fantastic results for BMW M Motorsport teams around the globe. The appearance of our BMW M3 Touring 24H at Goodwood was, of course, a spectacular highlight. I am delighted with the pole position and podium finish for Paul Miller Racing in Canada, as well as the podium for Turner Motorsport during the IMSA weekend. Additional podium finishes in GT World Challenge Asia and the ADAC GT Masters complete the outstanding results for the BMW M4 GT3 EVO. Added to that were the fantastic weekend for Casals Motorsport in Vallelunga and the class victory for Hofor Racing by Bonk Motorsport at the Nürburgring with the BMW M4 GT4 EVO. Many thanks to all BMW M Motorsport teams. We now carry this momentum into the coming weeks as we aim for more victories and podium finishes together with our strong customer teams.”

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IMSA Series (10–12 July): Verhagen and De Phillippi on the podium.

BMW M works drivers Neil Verhagen and Connor De Phillippi (both USA) secured a podium finish during the sixth race weekend of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CAN). The American duo from Paul Miller Racing finished third in the GTD PRO class in the #1 BMW M4 GT3 EVO after two hours and 40 minutes of racing. With their third podium in six races, Verhagen and De Phillippi extended their championship lead.

On Saturday, Verhagen claimed the second pole position of his IMSA career – at the very same venue where he celebrated his maiden pole a year earlier. “The Paul Miller Racing team gave me an outstanding car today,” said the 25-year-old after qualifying. “I can't thank them enough. Both of my poles have come here at Mosport, which is pretty funny. I guess this is my track.”

In the GTD class, fellow BMW M works driver Robby Foley teamed up with Patrick Gallagher (both USA) to finish third in the #96 BMW M4 GT3 EVO for Turner Motorsport, completing a double podium for BMW M Motorsport at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. The GTP class was not part of the event in Canada.

In the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, Austin Krainz (USA) and Steven McAleer (GBR) finished second in the two-hour race at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in the #27 BMW M4 GT4 EVO for AutoTechnic Racing.

Result of the IMSA WeaterTech SportsCar Championship.

Result of the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge.

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Goodwood Festival of Speed (9–12 July): BMW M3 Touring 24H charges up the hill.

The BMW M3 Touring 24H once again underlined its cult status at the legendary Goodwood Festival of Speed (GBR). The car, which originated as an April Fool’s joke before sensationally finishing fourth overall and winning its class at the Nürburgring 24 Hours (GER), also thrilled British motorsport fans. BMW M works driver Jordan Pepper (RSA) took part in the iconic hillclimb with the BMW M3 Touring 24H. Showcasing the car’s impressive performance, he recorded a time of 46.54 seconds, the fifth-fastest overall, while also winning his class.

Jordan Pepper: “It was my first time at Goodwood and what an incredible event it was. I am very grateful to have been a part of it, the atmosphere was great from the start to the end. It was a very special moment to take the BMW M3 Touring 24H up the hill, push this incredible car to its absolute limits and put on a good show for everyone. It was a real privilege to showcase what an incredible car our BMW M3 Touring 24H is - and what an icon it has become. Our car was definitely one of the fan favourites, we had so much attention around it. It is a car that has already cemented itself in endurance racing history. It is telling an incredible story with so much love and support from everyone. It was a pleasure to be able to share that at Goodwood with the incredible people from BMW M Motorsport. Fighting for an overall podium and winning our class as well in the time shootout was very cool and super fun. A huge thanks to BMW M Motorsport for bringing me along. I hope I will be back at Goodwood and that it won’t have been the last time I drive the BMW M3 Touring 24H.”

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GT World Challenge Asia (10–12 July): Hesse and Ruan score double podium at Fuji.

BMW M works driver Max Hesse (GER) and teammate Cunfan Ruan (CHN) celebrated a double podium at Fuji (JAP). The KRC duo finished third in the Pro-Am class in the #89 BMW M4 GT3 EVO in both Saturday’s and Sunday’s races. As the second race at Fuji International Speedway was dominated by the Pro-Am entries, third in class also meant third overall and a place on the overall podium.

In the Silver-Am class, Maxime Oosten (NED) and Brian Lee (TPE) proved unbeatable at the foot of Mount Fuji. The GTO with KRC duo won their class in the #10 BMW M4 GT3 EVO on both Saturday and Sunday.

PLUS with BMW M Team Studie finished eighth and tenth in the Pro-Am class with the #5 BMW M4 GT3 EVO, featuring the distinctive livery inspired by “BLEACH”, one of the world’s most successful animated TV series.

All results at a glance.

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M News compact: More victories and podium finishes.

GT4 Italy Series (4–5 July): Giacomo Maman and Gustavo Sandrucci (both ITA) dominated the fifth round of the GT4 Italy Series. The Casals Motorsport duo claimed victory in both races with the #16 BMW M4 GT4 EVO. Their teammates Luca Esposito and Sebastian Gavazza (both ITA) completed a double podium for the team on Sunday by finishing third, while Promodrive had already secured third place on Saturday in the #27 BMW M4 GT4 EVO.

All results at a glance.

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24H Series (3–5 July): At the 12H Nürburgring (GER), Michael Bonk, Claudia Hürtgen, Elia Weiss (all GER) and Martin Kroll (SUI) of Hofor Racing by Bonk Motorsport claimed victory in the GT4 class.

All results at a glance.

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ADAC GT Masters (10–12 July): At the fourth round of the ADAC GT Masters season at the Nürburgring (GER), Leyton Fourie (RSA) and Tim Zimmermann (GER) finished on the podium in the opening race. Driving the #11 BMW M4 GT3 EVO for FK Performance Motorsport, they claimed third place. With two rounds remaining, the German-South African pairing trails the championship leaders by just one point.

All results at a glance.

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International GT Open (3–5 July): At the International GT Open on the Hungaroring (HUN), Antal Zsigo (HUN) and Csaba Walter (SVK) secured third place in the Pro-Am class in Race 2 with the #500 BMW M4 GT3 EVO for Gamota Racing.

All results at a glance.