On race Sunday at the ‘Chang International Circuit’ in Buriram, Thailand, the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team continued to collect valuable data with the brand new BMW S 1000 RR. For the two riders, Tom Sykes (GBR) and Markus Reiterberger (GER), warm-up, Superpole Race and race two were on the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) programme.
The new BMW S 1000 RR has completed its race debut – just three months, after the series version was presented to the world. At the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) season opener at Phillip Island (AUS), race one was held on Saturday. BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team rider Tom Sykes (GBR) finished seventh on his RR. His team-mate Markus Reiterberger crossed the line in 13th place.
The 2019 FIM Superbike World Championship 2019 (WorldSBK) gets underway on Phillip Island, Australia this weekend. Part of the action: the new BMW S 1000 RR and BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team, with the two riders Tom Sykes (GBR) and Markus Reiterberger (GER). The 2019 BMW Motorrad Motorsport Media Guide provides comprehensive information on the WorldSBK with the new RR.
The new BMW S 1000 RR has already proved to be a consistent points collector on its debut weekend in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). Again in Sunday’s race at Phillip Island (AUS), both BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team riders scored world championship points. Markus Reiterberger (GER) finished 12th, immediately followed by team-mate Tom Sykes (GBR) in 13th.
The BMW i8 Coupe Safety Car will take on the guise of a real racer from the Mexico City E-Prix onwards. The new livery – from the pen of Michael Scully, Head of Design BMW Motorsport – underlines the close relationship between this special BMW i8 Coupe and the BMW iFE.18 race cars. It was unveiled in the run-up to the fourth race of this season’s ABB FIA Formula E Championship at the “Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez” (MEX).
In our new series “Three lessons learned”, we present three of the findings made by BMW i Andretti Motorsport after each race – starting with last Saturday’s Santiago E-Prix.
BMW Team RLL took victory at the 24 Hours of Daytona (USA).
From the BMW 320i, the BMW Z4 GT3 and the BMW M6 GT3 to the BMW M4 DTM and the BMW M8 GTE: an overview of the continual further development of the modifications to Zanardi’s BMW race cars.
• Six MINI crews complete Dakar 2019 – five inside the top ten. • MINI John Cooper Works Rally crew of Joan ‘Nani’ Roma and co-driver Tom Colsoul secure second place overall. • Carlos Sainz in a MINI John Cooper Works Buggy wins the closing stage of Dakar.
Sheldon van der Linde will make his DTM debut with BMW Motorsport in 2019, completing the BMW driver line-up. He will be 19 years and 356 days old when the season gets underway at Hockenheim on 5th May 2019, just 45 days older than BMW works driver Joel Eriksson was when he made his debut last year.
• MINI John Cooper Works Rally crew Joan ‘Nani’ Roma / Alex Haro complete Stage 9 in second to maintain second in the overall ranking. • Five MINI crews finish inside the top ten. • Stéphane Peterhansel retires from Stage 9 due to racing incident.
• MINI John Cooper Works Rally crew of Joan ‘Nani’ Roma / Alex Haro move up to second in the overall ranking. • Four MINI crews complete Stage 8 inside the top ten. • Jakub ‘Kuba’ Przygonski / Tom Colsoul finish third in stage.
For Alessandro Zanardi (ITA), starting at the 24-hour race in Daytona (USA) is a bit like coming home. At the official pre-event test, the “Roar” in Daytona, Zanardi received an enthusiastic welcome. He met numerous old acquaintances in the paddock, and was reminded of his time in the USA.
• MINI crews make it a one-two-three at end of Stage 7. • Stéphane Peterhansel takes his second stage win in a MINI John Cooper Works Buggy. • Joan ‘Nani’ Roma places MINI John Cooper Works Rally in second. • Carlos Sainz takes third place in Stage 7.
• Three MINI crews inside the overall top five. • Carlos Sainz takes third place in Stage 6. • Stéphane Peterhansel third in the general standings.
• Stéphane Peterhansel and his MINI John Cooper Works Buggy retain second place overall after Stage 5. • Six MINI crews finish Stage 5 before Dakar officials stop the race due to severe fog. • Five MINI crews inside the top ten after first five stages of Dakar. • Today’s official rest day allows competitors time to recharge, reflect and prepare for the week ahead.
In an interview, the BMW works driver and BMW brand ambassador talks about the significance of the 24-hour race of Daytona, the reception of the American fans, his impressions in the crucial stage of preparations and the challenges in the actual race.
• First stage of Dakar 2019 ends with three MINI cars in the top five. • All eight MINI crews arrive at Pisco – five inside the top ten. • Carlos Sainz in the MINI JCW Buggy sits comfortable in second. • Jakub ‘Kuba’ Przygonski (POL) places MINI JCW Rally third.
• Four MINI crews complete Stage 2 inside the top ten. • Nani Roma takes second place in Stage 2. • Yazeed Al-Rajhi secures fifth. • Sixth place result for Cyril Despres. • Carlos Sainz finishes Stage 2 in eighth.
• Stéphane Peterhansel takes his first stage win in a MINI John Cooper Works Buggy at Dakar 2019. • Four MINI crews complete Stage 3 inside the top five. • Five MINI crews inside the top six after day three of Dakar 2019.
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Additional pictures: The all-new BMW 3 Series in South Africa.
The all-new BMW 3 Series now available in South Africa
On location images: The new BMW R 1250 GS and the new BMW R 1250 GS Adventure national media launch.
The all-new BMW C 400 X now available in South Africa.
The new BMW R 1250 GS and R 1250 GS Adventure now in South Africa.