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Copyright BMW AG Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:51:37 +0200 en 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. NLS 3: Schubert Motorsport wins with the BMW M4 GT3 EVO in the “Green Hell”. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457033EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457033EN?language=en Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:13:28 +0200 +++ Marco Wittmann, Philipp Eng and Robin Frijns take victory in the #77 BMW M4 GT3 EVO on the Nürburgring Nordschleife +++ Preparation for the 24-hour race in mid-May +++ Gamota Racing wins the SP9 Pro-Am class +++ BMW Open by Bitpanda: Best field in tournament history eager to win the new all-electric BMW iX3. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457022EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457022EN?language=en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:04:00 +0200 +++ Seven top 20 players will compete at the BMW Open by Bitpanda (11-19 April, MTTC Iphitos) +++ All-electric “World Car of the Year” BMW iX3 for the winner of the ATP 500 tournament +++ Social commitment FUTURE ACES enters its second season +++ BMW is involved as title partner in its home city for the 39th time +++ BMW M Racing Academy: “Class of 2026” kicks off customer racing support programme in Munich and Viareggio. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0456949EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0456949EN?language=en Wed, 8 Apr 2026 10:54:17 +0200 +++ BMW M Racing Academy enters its second season with young drivers Josh Green, Thomi Rackl, and Ryder Quinn +++ Guided by Jens Klingmann and Robby Foley, the “Class of 2026” trains at Formula Medicine and in the BMW M Motorsport simulator +++ Mentor Klingmann: “We are very satisfied with the guys and proud to have them on board.” +++ BMW M Motorsport and ROWE Racing are launching a new mentoring project in the GT World Challenge Europe. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0456862EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0456862EN?language=en Thu, 2 Apr 2026 13:58:03 +0200 +++ "United by Performance": In the #998 BMW M4 GT3 EVO, BMW M works drivers from different generations benefit from each other +++ Close collaboration: Jens Klingmann acts as a mentor for the two youngest BMW M works drivers, Ugo de Wilde and Tim Tramnitz +++ Special GEN M design for the #998 BMW M4 GT3 EVO +++ BMW M Motorsport News, 31st March 2026. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0456791EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0456791EN?language=en Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:58:01 +0200 +++ Top topic: Global race action for the BMW M4 GT3 EVO and BMW M4 GT4 EVO +++ BMW M Racing Academy: Victories and podiums for members of the “Class of 2026” +++ M News compact: More victories and podium finishes +++ Full circle: BMW M4 GT3 EVO in the animated TV series “BLEACH” design goes from Fortnite and Rocket League to real-world GT racing. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0456723EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0456723EN?language=en Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:03:32 +0200 +++ BMW M Motorsport, the animated TV series “BLEACH”, Epic Games and Team Studie bring the BMW M4 GT3 EVO from the digital world of Fortnite and Rocket League to real-world racing +++ The car, featuring a design inspired by “BLEACH”, will compete with Team Studie in the GT World Challenge Asia powered by AWS +++ The BMW M4 GT3 EVO will also appear in the iconic livery at the Suzuka 1000KM, part of the Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC) +++ Portimão becomes an Oliveira party: Triple podium with the BMW M 1000 RR. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0456697EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0456697EN?language=en Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:05:27 +0200 +++ In just his second WorldSBK race weekend, Miguel Oliveira celebrates his first three podium finishes in the series with the BMW M 1000 RR. +++ More than 82,000 fans cheer on the triple podium of the Portuguese local hero at Portimão. +++ Lap record beaten: Oliveira is already below Toprak Razgatlioglu’s previous best time in the Superpole. +++ Team Mexico triumphs at BMW Golf Cup World Final in South Africa. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0456695EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0456695EN?language=en Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:54:20 +0200 +++ Mexico prevails over India and China at the highlight of the biggest international tournament series for amateur golfers +++ 102 Eagles for EAGLES FOR EDUCATION and UNICEF* +++ Individual titles at Fancourt Resort go to India, Moldova and Singapore +++ Guest of honour Gary Player presents trophies +++ BMW M Team WRT claimed sixth position in Sebring – Paul Miller Racing and Turner Motorsport both secured fifth-place finishes. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0456511EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0456511EN?language=en Sun, 22 Mar 2026 05:46:50 +0100 +++ The #24 BMW M Hybrid V8 of BMW M Team WRT took sixth position in the second IMSA race of the season +++ Early incident dropped BMW M Team WRT’s #25 car down the order +++ Turner Motorsport secured fifth place in the GTD category, while Paul Miller Racing also finished fifth in GTD-PRO +++ NLS: Spectacular racing debut for the BMW M3 Touring 24H – ROWE Racing wins with the BMW M4 GT3 EVO. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0456509EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0456509EN?language=en Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:34:00 +0100 +++ BMW M3 Touring 24H debuts in front of an impressive backdrop at the season opener of the Nürburgring Langstrecken Serie +++ UPDATE: Dan Harper and Jordan Pepper in the #99 BMW M4 GT3 EVO from ROWE Racing declared overall winners after the race +++ BMW M3 Touring 24H, Media Guide. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0456344EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0456344EN?language=en Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:14:00 +0100 +++ Media Guide with all details about the BMW M3 Touring 24H +++