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BMW Group PressClub Global - Sports https://www.press.bmwgroup.com PressClub Global - Latest News. Copyright BMW AG Wed, 13 May 2026 23:36:42 +0200 en 24h Nürburgring: title defense, BMW M3 Touring 24H and numerous activities for fans and guests – a full programme for BMW M Motorsport in the “Green Hell”. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457759EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457759EN?language=en Tue, 12 May 2026 12:22:11 +0200 +++ BMW M Motorsport is sending three BMW M4 GT3 EVOs into the race to defend the Nürburgring 24 Hours title +++ BMW M3 Touring 24H, a fan favourite, starts with a new design +++ A large support programme with BMW M Hospitality, BMW M Corso on site, and public viewing at BMW Welt in Munich +++ FIA WEC: The spell is broken! BMW M Team WRT celebrates a one-two result at their Spa-Francorchamps home race. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457713EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457713EN?language=en Sat, 9 May 2026 23:31:05 +0200 +++ Celebrated triumph for the BMW M Hybrid V8 at the second race of the FIA WEC season. +++ Robin Frijns, René Rast, and Sheldon van der Linde claim the first overall victory for BMW M Motorsport since re-entering the FIA WEC. +++ Kevin Magnussen, Raffaele Marciello, and Dries Vanthoor complete the one-two finish by securing second place in the #15 BMW M Hybrid V8. +++ Update: Injury layoff for Miguel Oliveira – Michael van der Mark to race in Most. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457618EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457618EN?language=en Tue, 5 May 2026 20:32:20 +0200 +++ Miguel Oliveira will miss the next round of the FIM Superbike World Championship in Most due to injuries sustained in the Superpole Race in Hungary. +++ Oliveira: “I will now fully focus on my recovery and work to return to the team and to my BMW M 1000 RR as soon as possible.” +++ Michael van der Mark will replace him in Most aboard the BMW M 1000 RR. +++ IMSA: BMW M Team WRT on the podium at Laguna Seca. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457539EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457539EN?language=en Mon, 4 May 2026 03:18:06 +0200 +++ Strong comeback drive by Philipp Eng and Marco Wittmann in the #25 BMW M Hybrid V8 ends in third place +++ Second podium of the season after finishing third in Daytona +++ IMPC: Turner Motorsport triumphs with the BMW M4 GT4 EVO +++ GT World Challenge Europe: Podium for the defending champions at Brands Hatch. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457538EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457538EN?language=en Sun, 3 May 2026 23:48:43 +0200 +++ Charles Weerts and Kelvin van der Linde claim third place in the first Sprint race with the Team WRT #32 BMW M4 GT3 EVO +++ Victory and podium finish for the team’s #30 BMW M4 GT3 EVO in the Silver Cup +++ Tributes to the late Alessandro Zanardi at Brands Hatch +++ Balaton Park: Podium celebrations and a black Sunday. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457535EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457535EN?language=en Sun, 3 May 2026 18:54:00 +0200 +++ Miguel Oliveira back on the podium: third place on Saturday. +++ Major shock follows success on Sunday. +++ Both riders suffer injuries through no fault of their own in the Superpole Race. +++ The BMW Group and BMW M Motorsport mourn the passing of Alessandro Zanardi. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457533EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457533EN?language=en Sat, 2 May 2026 14:40:00 +0200 The BMW Group and BMW M Motorsport mourn the passing of Alessandro Zanardi. The racing driver, long-standing works driver and corporate ambassador passed away unexpectedly in Italy on 1st May, as confirmed by his family. “Alex” Zanardi was 59 years old. In these difficult hours, the thoughts of the BMW Group are with his wife Daniela, his son Niccolò, and all his relatives and friends. The company has lost a compelling humanitarian and representative; BMW ... Golf stars and crowd favourites at the 2026 BMW International Open. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457494EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457494EN?language=en Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:02:00 +0200 +++ Masters champions Patrick Reed and Sergio García tee off at the BMW International Open (1-5 July 2026) +++ Munich debut for PGA TOUR winner Carlos Ortiz +++ Bernd Wiesberger in excellent form at Golfclub München Eichenried +++ Crowd favourites Andrew “Beef” Johnston and Rafa Cabrera Bello as well as other world-class golfers on the entry list +++ FC Bayern Basketball: BMW Park under the banner of MINDS FOR TOMORROW. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457484EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457484EN?language=en Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:28:32 +0200 +++ The long-term project MINDS FOR TOMORROW by the BMW Group and DEIN MÜNCHEN introduces itself +++ Young people design clapper boards and T-shirts for the BBL home game against RASTA Vechta +++ BMW Munich supports the project with 1,000 euros for every Bayern home game dunk +++ BMW M Motorsport News, 28th April 2026. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457460EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457460EN?language=en Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:54:05 +0200 +++ Dream start for Klingmann/Marciello in the Italian GT Sprint Championship. +++ ADAC GT Masters and ADAC GT4 Germany: Successes for FK Performance Motorsport. +++ British GT: Double podium for BMW M Motorsport at Silverstone. +++ DTM: Marco Wittmann on the podium at the opening weekend – Kelvin van der Linde secures pole position. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457414EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457414EN?language=en Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:32:43 +0200 +++ Marco Wittmann starts the DTM season at the Red Bull Ring with fifth and second place finishes +++ Third place in the drivers’ standings for Marco Wittmann after two out of 16 races +++ Kelvin van der Linde experiences ups and downs on his comeback weekend – pole position on Sunday as the highlight +++ FIA WEC: Opening victory for the BMW M4 GT3 EVO at Imola – Strong performance by the BMW M Hybrid V8. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457227EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457227EN?language=en Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:21:47 +0200 +++ Sensational debut in the FIA WEC: Dan Harper, Parker Thompson, and Anthony McIntosh win at Imola in the LMGT3 class +++ The BMW M Team WRT celebrates a strong start to the season with fifth and seventh place finishes for the two BMW M Hybrid V8s +++ The #32 BMW M4 GT3 EVO rounds off the top result for BMW M Motorsport with fifth place in the LMGT3 class +++ Emotional rollercoaster at the 24h of Le Mans: BMW factory team denied victory, triumph in the Superstock class. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457225EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457225EN?language=en Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:10:56 +0200 +++ At the season opener of the FIM Endurance World Championship, the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team leads until morning but drops back due to technical issues. +++ ERC Endurance #6 and AutoRace Ube Racing finish in strong fourth and fifth places. +++ Victory for the #38 BMW M 1000 RR of Team Champion-HERT powered by MRP in the Superstock class. +++ Points instead of podiums: A difficult Assen weekend for BMW Motorrad Motorsport. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457223EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457223EN?language=en Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:26:29 +0200 +++ Round three of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship at the famous TT Circuit. +++ Turbulent weekend at the “Cathedral of Speed”. +++ Strong individual performances on Saturday – a challenging race day on Sunday. +++ 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers overshadowed by tragic accident. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457221EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457221EN?language=en Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:20:34 +0200 +++ BMW M Motorsport mourns the loss of Juha Miettinen and expresses deepest sympathy to his family and loved ones +++ Sporting preparations for the 24-hour race take a back seat +++ Ben Shelton wins BMW Open by Bitpanda 2026 – 300 aces and coaching lessons for FUTURE ACES. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457218EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457218EN?language=en Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:04:00 +0200 +++ Ben Shelton (USA) prevails against Flavio Cobolli (ITA) in the Munich final 6:2; 7:5 +++ Champion of the ATP 500 tournament is rewarded with an all-electric BMW iX3 +++ FUTURE ACES: 300 coaching lessons for disadvantaged young people +++ Doubles title goes to local heroes Jakob Schnaitter and Mark Wallner (both GER) +++ Top-five result for BMW M Team WRT at Long Beach – Turner Motorsport on the podium with the BMW M4 GT3 EVO. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457215EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457215EN?language=en Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:41:55 +0200 +++ Fifth place for the #24 BMW M Hybrid V8 in the first sprint race of the IMSA season on the Long Beach streets +++ The #25 BMW M Hybrid V8 started from the front row but dropped to the back of the GTP field following a collision +++ Turner Motorsport secures the first GTD podium of the season in the BMW M4 GT3 EVO +++ FIA WEC: Intensive test day with the BMW M Hybrid V8 and the BMW M4 GT3 EVO ahead of the season opener. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457129EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457129EN?language=en Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:01:09 +0200 +++ BMW M Motorsport and Team WRT are preparing intensively for the "6 Hours of Imola" during the pre-test +++ Two revised BMW M Hybrid V8s will be fighting for victories and podium finishes in the Hypercar class – in the LMGT3 class, two BMW M4 GT3 EVOs will enter the season with the same goals +++ Strong partners are supporting BMW M Motorsport in its third season in the top category of the FIA World Endurance Championship +++ BMW M Motorsport News, 14th April 2026. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457082EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457082EN?language=en Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:05:15 +0200 +++ Top topic: Successful season opener in the GT4 European Series. +++ BMW Z4 GT3: Comeback of the fan favourite. +++ M News compact: More victories and podium finishes. +++ GT World Challenge Europe: Podium finishes in all classes at the Endurance Cup season opener at Le Castellet. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457035EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457035EN?language=en Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:50:35 +0200 +++ The #32 BMW M4 GT3 EVO of Team WRT narrowly misses the overall podium in fourth place but finishes third in the Pro Cup. +++ Strong premiere in the Gold Cup: #998 BMW M4 GT3 EVO with Jens Klingmann, Ugo de Wilde and debutant Tim Tramnitz finishes third. +++ Team WRT and Paradine Competition secure podium finishes in the Silver and Bronze Cup.