+++ The eight-driver line-up for the Hypercar programmes in the FIA WEC and the IMSA Series remains unchanged +++ FIA WEC: Identical cockpit line-ups for the #15 and #20 BMW M Hybrid V8 as in the 2025 season +++ IMSA Series: The four regular drivers remain the same, but the driver pairings change +++
+++ BMW M Motorsport signs Jordan Pepper for the 2026 season. +++ Pepper strengthens the BMW M works driver line-up for assignments at the wheel of the BMW M4 GT3 EVO. +++ Pepper is the third South African BMW M works driver after Sheldon and Kelvin van der Linde. +++
+++ NEW TEST PICTURES ADDED +++ BMW M Team WRT uses the BMW M Hybrid V8 for the first time in the IMSA series during the sanctioned test at Daytona +++ Striking update: the new headlights of the BMW M Hybrid V8 make their debut during nighttime +++ Iconic Yellow Lights continue the tradition of BMW M's racing and high-performance vehicles +++
+++ Berkay Besler, Nerea Martí, Matt Million, and Niels Tröger benefit from intensive support by BMW M Motorsport +++ Close mentoring from BMW M works drivers Jens Klingmann, Max Hesse, and Robby Foley, as well as Dirk Adorf +++ Successful first year fuels excitement for the upcoming “Class of 2026.” +++
In our BMW M Motorsport News, we regularly provide you with a compact and informative overview of the racing events in various championships worldwide and the successes of the BMW M Motorsport teams.
+++ Dan Harper, Max Hesse, and Connor De Phillippi win the 10-hour race at Road Atlanta in the #48 BMW M4 GT3 EVO +++ Harper and Hesse secure the drivers' title in the IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup thanks to their victory in their IMSA debut season +++ BMW M Team RLL was on course for fourth place in their farewell race with the BMW M Hybrid V8 but was set back by a puncture shortly before the finish +++
+++ BMW M Team WRT is expanding its Hypercar programme and will represent BMW M Motorsport in two race series next season +++ In the IMSA series, BMW M Team WRT will take over the operation of the BMW M Hybrid V8 from BMW M Team RLL +++ Andreas Roos: "We are following our philosophy of focusing and specialising in the Hypercar programme." +++ Vincent Vosse: "We are facing a great challenge." +++
+++ China GT: Johansson and FIST Team AAI celebrate the titles. +++ International GT Open: Maiden victory for the Racing Trevor BMW M4 GT3 EVO. +++ NLS 7 & 8: Double 1-2-3 result for the BMW M4 GT4 EVO. +++ Supercars Espana: Martí/de los Milagros take overall win at Valencia. +++
+++ BMW M Team RLL finishes fourth and sixth with the BMW M Hybrid V8 after a turbulent race +++ Paul Miller Racing celebrates another podium in the GTD-PRO class +++ Dan Harper secures pole position for the #48 BMW M4 GT3 EVO for the first time +++
+++ IMSA series: BMW M Motorsport teams narrowly miss the podium +++ British GT: Podium and class victory for Century Motorsport +++ GT World Challenge America: Wins and podium finishes at Road America +++
+++ The BMW M Hybrid V8 will feature a revised design starting in 2026 for the FIA WEC and IMSA series +++ Updates to improve aerodynamics primarily focus on the front and the car's distinctive kidney grille +++ Andreas Roos: "With the aerodynamic updates, we are responding to the insights gained from our previous race outings." +++
+++ GT World Challenge Europe: Team WRT defends overall lead +++ IMPC: Two podium finishes for strong BMW M4 GT4 EVOs at Road America +++ Italian GT Championship: BMW Italia Ceccato Racing on the podium at Imola +++
+++ Philipp Eng and Dries Vanthoor win ahead of Sheldon van der Linde and Marco Wittmann – First victory of the season for the BMW M Hybrid V8 +++ Neil Verhagen and Madison Snow triumph in the #1 BMW M4 GT3 EVO from Paul Miller Racing in the GTD PRO class +++ Andreas Roos: "What a fantastic IMSA race! Congratulations to BMW M Team RLL, Philipp Eng, and Dries Vanthoor on their first victory of the season with our BMW M Hybrid V8." +++
+++ The BMW M Hybrid V8 will continue competing in both the FIA WEC and the IMSA series in the coming years +++ BMW M Motorsport and BMW M Team RLL will end their joint racing effort in the IMSA series – discussions about future collaboration in other areas are ongoing +++ Andreas Roos: “I am very pleased that we will continue our successful Hypercar programme long-term in both the FIA WEC and the IMSA series.” +++
+++ Italian GT Championship: BMW Italia Ceccato Racing wins at Mugello. +++ IMSA CTMP: Pole debut for Verhagen. +++ IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge: BMW M Motorsport shines at Mosport. +++
+++ Dan Harper and Max Hesse triumph in the #48 BMW M4 GT3 EVO from Paul Miller Racing in the GTD PRO class +++ It is the first victory for the two BMW M works drivers in North America and the first triumph of the BMW M4 GT3 EVO in the IMSA series +++ Disappointing race for BMW M Team RLL: #24 BMW M Hybrid V8 finishes eighth +++
+++ The BMW M Hybrid V8 and the BMW M4 GT3 EVO perform well for a long time but then suffer technical issues +++ BMW M Team WRT was on course for a top-five finish in the Hypercar class for much of the race but experienced a frustrating final stage +++ The #46 BMW M4 GT3 EVO leads the race in the LMGT3 category but retires during the night due to a technical failure
+++ The BMW M Team RLL #24 BMW M Hybrid V8 finishes fifth in the street race in Detroit after 100 minutes of racing +++ After two third-place finishes at Long Beach and Laguna Seca, the BMW M Hybrid V8 misses the podium for the first time in a sprint race +++ After four consecutive pole positions, the two BMW M Hybrid V8s started from the second row in Detroit +++
+++ Significant driving kilometres and development work in the BMW M2 Racing +++ Unique insights into the processes at FIA WEC and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship races +++ Close guidance by a quartet of mentors including BMW M works drivers +++
The impressive streak in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (IWSC) continued at Laguna Seca. Dries Vanthoor in the BMW M Team RLL #24 BMW M Hybrid V8 once again was the fastest man in qualifying. He claimed his and teammate Philipp Eng’s fourth pole position in as many races this season. In the race itself, the #24 car battled for victory right up to the end and secured third place after a dramatic finish.
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