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Copyright BMW AG Fri, 26 Jun 2026 03:05:13 +0200 en www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0458750EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0458750EN?language=en Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:58:32 +0200 +++ Following a fractured coccyx, Danilo Petrucci is set to return to action with the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team. +++ Test laps aboard the BMW M 1000 RR have yielded positive results. +++ Team-mate Miguel Oliveira already returned from injury at Misano. +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0458727EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0458727EN?language=en Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:02:20 +0200 With just one week to go until the 37th edition of the BMW International Open tees off (1st – 5th July 2026, Golfclub München Eichenried), tournament organiser BMW has produced an overview of everything you need to know, from the player field and Pro-Am celebrities, to EAGLES FOR EDUCATION – the BMW Group’s commitment to equal opportunities in education, to visitor information and TV times. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0458720EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0458720EN?language=en Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:46:30 +0200 +++ Eight BMW M4 GT3 EVOs ready for the challenge of the Ardennes rollercoaster. +++ ROWE Racing and Team WRT enter a total of 12 BMW M works drivers in the Pro Cup and Gold Cup categories. +++ Podium finishes at the 24-hour races at Daytona, Nürburgring, and Le Mans provide additional momentum. +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0458694EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0458694EN?language=en Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:02:46 +0200 +++ Marco Wittmann finishes fifth and eighth at the third DTM race weekend, while Kelvin van der Linde crosses the line in ninth and tenth positions +++ Wittmann heads into his DTM home event at the Norisring as fourth in the drivers’ standings +++ Michael Schrey wins both races at the BMW M2 Cup debut +++ ADAC GT Masters: First victory for the Holzem brothers on Saturday – FK Performance Motorsport wins the Sunday race +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0458632EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0458632EN?language=en Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:06:06 +0200 +++ Active talent promotion by ADAC and BMW M +++ BMW M2 Cup will take place on five weekends of the 2026 DTM calendar +++ Winning the title earns a spot in the selection process for the BMW M Racing Academy +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0458562EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0458562EN?language=en Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:59:25 +0200 +++ Joaquín Niemann (CHI) joins the strong field at the BMW International Open (1-5 July 2026) +++ Byeong-Hun An (KOR), Marco Penge (ENG), Abraham Ancer (MEX), Sebastián Muñoz (COL) and Josele Ballester (ESP) also tee off at GC München Eichenried +++ Finn Kölle and Thomas Georg Schmidt (both GER) start as amateurs +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0458536EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0458536EN?language=en Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:47:40 +0200 +++ #20 Shell BMW M Hybrid V8 with Robin Frijns, René Rast, and Sheldon van der Linde finishes an exciting race in second place +++ 10.9 seconds short of a historic victory, but BMW M Team WRT secures BMW M Motorsport’s first Le Mans overall podium since 1999 +++ Andreas Roos: “We have worked for years to be successful at Le Mans again.” +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0458533EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0458533EN?language=en Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:15:00 +0200 +++ Miguel Oliveira demonstrates unwavering determination in his WorldSBK comeback. +++ Strong results in his first races after injury. +++ All-rounder Michael van der Mark delivers another outstanding performance. +++ Danilo Petrucci supports the team from the garage while working on his comeback. +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0458479EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0458479EN?language=en Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:06:51 +0200 +++ First-ever pole position for BMW M Motorsport in Le Mans history +++ Dries Vanthoor puts the #15 BMW Hybrid V8 on pole position in Hyperpole +++ All four BMW M Motorsport cars make it into the top six of the starting grids in the Hypercar and LMGT3 classes +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0458448EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0458448EN?language=en Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:36:56 +0200 +++ Defending champion Daniel Brown (ENG) aims to make history at the BMW International Open (July 1–5, 2026) +++ Third Masters champion in the field: Danny Willett (ENG) returns to Munich +++ Former winners Ewen Ferguson (SCO), Pablo Larrazábal (ESP), Martin Kaymer (GER), and Thriston Lawrence (RSA) to tee off +++ Long drive event with world champions Martin Borgmeier (GER) and Zack Holton (USA) +++ Munich debut for Brad Dalke (USA) +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0458426EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0458426EN?language=en Tue, 9 Jun 2026 14:15:00 +0200 +++ Peter Hickman secures second place aboard the BMW M 1000 RR in both the Superbike TT and the Senior TT. +++ After a lengthy injury layoff, “Hicky” returns to the front-running contenders. +++ Both Superstock races are cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. +++ BMW Motorrad unveils a limited edition version of the BMW M 1000 RR. +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0458410EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0458410EN?language=en Mon, 8 Jun 2026 16:58:35 +0200 +++ Following his injury layoff, Miguel Oliveira is targeting his return this weekend at Misano. +++ Miguel Oliveira: “I want to thank everyone who has supported me during this recovery process.” +++ Danilo Petrucci remains sidelined through injury but will be present at the circuit – Michael van der Mark moves to his side of the garage as the substitute rider. +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0458397EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0458397EN?language=en Mon, 8 Jun 2026 11:46:05 +0200 +++ BMW M Team WRT completes 167 test laps on the Circuit de la Sarthe with both BMW M Hybrid V8 cars +++ Both BMW M4 GT3 EVO cars complete 145 test laps +++ The BMW M Motorsport family mourns the loss of Herbert Schnitzer +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0458373EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0458373EN?language=en Sun, 7 Jun 2026 02:20:59 +0200 +++ The BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team claimed a celebrated victory on home soil in the Ardennes, converting pole position into a race win. +++ Markus Reiterberger, Steven Odendaal and Michael van der Mark were unbeatable aboard the #37 BMW M 1000 RR in challenging conditions. +++ With maximum points from round two of the season, the team made up significant ground in the World Championship standings. +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0458287EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0458287EN?language=en Wed, 3 Jun 2026 11:25:46 +0200 +++ Another five local pros tee off at the BMW International Open (1 – 5 July 2026) +++ Freddy Schott, Nicolai von Dellingshausen, Marcel Siem, Marcel Schneider and Max Kieffer are looking forward to their home tournament +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0458285EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0458285EN?language=en Wed, 3 Jun 2026 10:53:00 +0200 +++ Top topic: Victories and championship leadership in the Italian GT Sprint Cup +++ ADAC GT Masters: Strong weekend at Zandvoort +++ M News compact: More victories and podium finishes +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0458234EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0458234EN?language=en Mon, 1 Jun 2026 08:32:00 +0200 +++ Numerous accidents and full-course yellows dominate the second Endurance Cup round of the season at the “Temple of Speed” +++ Team WRT loses victory chances after a Full-Course Yellow shortly before the end of the race +++ #998 BMW M4 GT3 EVO from ROWE Racing celebrates its second Gold Cup podium finish of the season +++ Oman Racing by Century Motorsport celebrates a podium in the Bronze category +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0458229EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0458229EN?language=en Sun, 31 May 2026 18:54:29 +0200 +++ Michael van der Mark and Hannes Soomer provide valuable testing work on board the BMW M 1000 RR as substitute riders. +++ Miguel Oliveira spends the weekend with the team on site: recovery progressing well. +++ Danilo Petrucci also continues to make good progress following his injury. +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0458227EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0458227EN?language=en Sun, 31 May 2026 03:02:54 +0200 +++ Third consecutive podium for BMW M Team WRT: After finishing third in Laguna Seca and achieving a 1-2 finish in the FIA WEC at Spa-Francorchamps, the team secured P2 on the streets of Detroit +++ Philipp Eng and Marco Wittmann celebrated their second consecutive IMSA podium after finishing third in Laguna Seca +++ The #24 BMW M Hybrid V8 also showed strong pace, but two drive-through penalties set the car back +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0458104EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0458104EN?language=en Mon, 25 May 2026 15:06:26 +0200 First DTM victory for BMW M Motorsport: Kelvin van der Linde triumphs in the Sunday race at Zandvoort from pole position +++ Marco Wittmann climbs onto the podium on Sunday after a magnificent comeback drive from 13th on the grid +++ After the first two race weekends of the season, Wittmann is in third place in the drivers’ standings +++ ADAC GT Masters: Celebration among BMW M Motorsport teams +++