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Copyright BMW AG Thu, 4 Jun 2026 08:49:10 +0200 en 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 +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457966EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457966EN?language=en Wed, 20 May 2026 09:52:39 +0200 +++ 24h Nürburgring: Seven class victories for the BMW M Motorsport teams. +++ BMW M Racing Academy: “Class of 2026” visits the 24h Nürburgring. +++ M News compact: More victories and podium finishes. +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457913EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457913EN?language=en Sun, 17 May 2026 21:19:00 +0200 +++ BMW M3 Touring 24H finishes 24 hours at the Nürburgring in a sensational fifth overall position and wins the SPX class. +++ #99 BMW M4 GT3 EVO from ROWE Racing narrowly misses the podium in fourth after an early spin. +++ Defending champions with car #1 retire – Top ten result for the #77 BMW M4 GT3 EVO from Schubert Motorsport. +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457912EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457912EN?language=en Sun, 17 May 2026 19:44:00 +0200 +++ Danilo Petrucci suffered a fractured coccyx in Saturday’s race. +++ Sven Blusch: “The most important thing is that Danilo is doing reasonably well under the circumstances.” +++ Michael van der Mark scored points as a replacement rider for Miguel Oliveira +++ 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 +++ 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. +++ 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. +++ 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 +++ 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 +++ 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. +++ 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 ... 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 +++ 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 +++ 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. +++ 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 +++