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Nürburg (GER), 19-22 June 2025. 24h Nürburgring, Intercontinental GT Challenge, IGTC, FK Performance Motorsport, #310 BMW M2 Racing, Jens Klingmann, Charles Weerts, Ugo de Wilde, Michael Bräutigam.

24h Nürburgring: ROWE Racing crowned as the winner after a sensational comeback with the BMW M4 GT3 EVO.

Jeff Seabrook BMW Racing News Sunday June 22, 2025

+++ Augusto Farfus, Jesse Krohn, Raffaele Marciello, and Kelvin van der Linde celebrate BMW's 21st overall victory at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring

+++ ROWE Racing drives a flawless race in front of a record crowd with the only BMW M4 GT3 EVO in the field, rewarding itself for a remarkable comeback from 17th on the grid

+++ BMW M2 Racing concludes an impressive test race with a victory in the SP 3T class

Andrea Schwab
BMW Group

Nürburgring. Victory for BMW M Motorsport and ROWE Racing at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring (GER)! In front of a record crowd in the "Green Hell", Kelvin van der Linde (RSA), Augusto Farfus (BRA), Jesse Krohn (FIN), and Raffaele Marciello (SUI) crowned an outstanding comeback with BMW's 21st overall victory at the endurance classic on the Nordschleife. Additionally, the new BMW M2 Racing impressed as in its final endurance test, the new entry-level race car – fielded by Team FK Performance Motorsport – celebrated a class victory.

ROWE Racing had a challenging start to the weekend in the Eifel region. After the #98 BMW M4 GT3 EVO missed out on the top qualifying session, the BMW M works driver quartet started the race from 17th position. However, under perfect weather conditions, Farfus made a dream start, moving into the top ten within the first lap. After an hour and a half, a power outage in the paddock caused a red flag. Following a 2-hour and 15-minute interruption, van der Linde stormed through the field during the restart, advancing the #98 BMW M4 GT3 EVO from ninth to third in just two laps.

Subsequently, Marciello and Krohn solidified their positions in the podium ranks, with ROWE Racing navigating the night flawlessly and steadily in second place, building a comfortable gap to the cars behind. As the sun rose over the Nordschleife, the #98 BMW M4 GT3 EVO closed a gap of over two minutes to the leader. By the morning, the race turned into a true thriller in the "Green Hell". Three and a half hours before the finish, Farfus claimed the lead for ROWE Racing for the first time.

Le Mans (FRA), 6-7 June 2025. 24 Hours of Le Mans, FIA World Endurance Championship, FIA WEC, parade, city centre, BMW M Team WRT, #20 Shell BMW M Hybrid V8, Hypercar, LMDh, Philipp Eng.

24h Le Mans: BMW M Motorsport confidently kicks off the week of the year in the FIA WEC.

Jeff Seabrook 2025 FIA WEC Sunday June 15, 2025

+++ BMW M Team WRT takes its second shot at the podium with the BMW M Hybrid V8 at the 24 Hours of Le Mans

+++ The BMW M Hybrid V8 and the BMW M4 GT3 EVO are prepared for the season highlight during the official test day

+++ Video interviews ahead of the 24h Le Mans for editorial use: https://b.mw/Interviews_24h_Le_Mans

+++ Public Viewing: BMW Welt in Munich streams the 24h Le Mans live

Andrea Schwab
BMW Group

Le Mans. The month of endurance racing highlights has begun. With the scrutineering in the city centre and the official test day, BMW M Motorsport has kicked off the mega event of the year, the 24 Hours of Le Mans (FRA, 14^th/15^th June). BMW M Team WRT is fielding two BMW M Hybrid V8s in the Hypercar class. In the LMGT3 class, the EVO version of the BMW M4 GT3 is making its debut. The goal for both cars is the podium. Around the race, which is once again expected to draw more than 300,000 spectators, BMW M Motorsport is offering an extensive support programme. At BMW Welt in Munich (GER), there will be a public viewing event. The Le Mans race week will be immediately followed by two more 24-hour classics at the Nürburgring (GER, 21^st/22^nd June) and Spa-Francorchamps (BEL, 28^th/29^th June).

The weekend before the actual race is traditionally a highlight for Le Mans fans. The reason for this is the scrutineering. The technical inspection of the cars takes place right in the city centre, and the drivers take plenty of time to interact with the fans. Last Sunday, the only test day on the Circuit de la Sarthe was on the schedule. BMW M Team WRT used this opportunity to complete a total of 130 laps with the two BMW M Hybrid V8s. The two BMW M4 GT3 EVOs managed 125 laps on the 13.626-kilometre circuit.

In the cockpit of the #15 BMW M Hybrid V8, Raffaele Marciello (SUI), Kevin Magnussen (DEN), and Dries Vanthoor (BEL) will alternate. The #20 Shell BMW M Hybrid V8 will be driven by Robin Frijns (NED), René Rast (GER), and Sheldon van der Linde (RSA). As reserve drivers for the two hypercars, Philipp Eng (AUT) and Marco Wittmann (GER) are on-site in Le Mans. The Bend Team WRT BMW M4 GT3 EVO, car #31, will be shared by Augusto Farfus (BRA), Timur Boguslavskiy, and Yasser Shahin (AUS). In the #46 car of Team WRT, Kelvin van der Linde (RSA), Valentino Rossi (ITA), and Ahmad Al Harthy (OMA) will compete. The 24 Hours of Le Mans will start next Saturday at 16:00 CEST.

Team WRT is also represented in the Road to Le Mans support races with the BMW M4 GT3 EVO. Samantha Tan (CAN) and Gustav Bergström (SWE) will race in the #38 car.

For the three BMW M works drivers Augusto Farfus, Raffaele Marciello, and Kelvin van der Linde, the journey continues directly from Le Mans to the Nürburgring and then to Spa-Francorchamps. This driver trio faces the unique challenge of competing in all three endurance classics.

Le Mans (FRA), 10-15 June 2025. 24 Hours of Le Mans, FIA World Endurance Championship, FIA WEC, BMW M Team WRT, #15 BMW M Hybrid V8, Hypercar, LMDh, Dries Vanthoor, Kevin Magnussen, Raffaele Marciello.

FIA WEC: BMW M Motorsport experiences the full intensity of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Jeff Seabrook 2025 FIA WEC Sunday June 15, 2025

+++ The BMW M Hybrid V8 and the BMW M4 GT3 EVO perform well for a long time but then suffer technical issues

+++ BMW M Team WRT was on course for a top-five finish in the Hypercar class for much of the race but experienced a frustrating final stage

+++ The #46 BMW M4 GT3 EVO leads the race in the LMGT3 category but retires during the night due to a technical failure

Andrea Schwab
BMW Group

Le Mans. BMW M Motorsport experienced just how relentless the legendary endurance classic can be during the 93rd edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans (FRA). The two BMW M Hybrid V8 cars demonstrated strong pace, as they have throughout the FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC) season, and were in contention for a top-five result for much of the race. However, a frustrating final stage saw both cars suffer technical issues. While they managed to finish the race, they did not achieve the positions they deserved. The BMW M4 GT3 EVO led the LMGT3 class for many hours, but both cars retired during the night.

The two BMW M Team WRT Hypercars reached Hyperpole 2 in qualifying and started the race from fourth and sixth positions. Over the first 22 hours, they ran without major issues, apart from a drive-through penalty for car #20, and consistently hovered around fifth place. However, technical problems in the final hours dashed their hopes for top results. The #15 BMW M Hybrid V8, driven by Kevin Magnussen (DEN), Raffaele Marciello (SUI), and Dries Vanthoor (BEL), suffered a cooling issue with the hybrid system. Meanwhile, the sister car, driven by Robin Frijns (NED), René Rast (GER), and Sheldon van der Linde (RSA), encountered an engine problem. Both cars crossed the finish line after repairs but were classified only in 18th and 19th positions.

In the LMGT3 class, the #46 BMW M4 GT3 EVO, driven by Kelvin van der Linde (RSA), Valentino Rossi (ITA), and Ahmad Al Harthy (OMA), shone in qualifying with fastest laps set by Al Harthy and van der Linde, as well as a third-place starting position secured by Rossi in Hyperpole 2. During the race, the car led for long stretches thanks to consistent performances by the drivers and excellent work by Team WRT. However, around 3 a.m., the car retired due to an as-yet-unknown electrical issue, which caused the power steering to fail and van der Linde to roll straight into the gravel trap. Although he managed to return to the pits after some time, the team decided to retire the car for safety reasons. The #31 BMW M4 GT3 EVO from The Bend Team WRT, driven by Augusto Farfus (BRA), Timur Boguslavskiy, and Yasser Shahin (AUS), steadily moved up from 16th on the grid and was already in the top-eight when it hit a rabbit on track. The collision caused severe damage to the radiator and other components, making repairs impossible.

Monza (ITA), 30 May - 1 June 2025. GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS, SRO, Endurance Cup, GTWC, ROWE Racing, #98 BMW M4 GT3 EVO, Augusto Farfus, Jesse Krohn, Raffaele Marciello.

Class wins and overall lead in the GT World Challenge Europe for BMW M Motorsport teams.

Jeff Seabrook 2025 Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe Monday June 9, 2025

+++ Jens Klingmann, Al Faisal Al Zubair, and Ben Tuck triumph at Monza in the Gold Cup for AlManar Racing by WRT

+++ Kelvin van der Linde and Charles Weerts defend overall lead in the drivers' standings with fifth place

+++ BMW M Motorsport Teams celebrate a one-two finish in the Silver Cup

Laura Claesgens
BMW Group

Monza. The BMW M Motorsport teams impressed once again during the second race weekend of the Endurance Cup in the GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS at Monza (ITA) with the BMW M4 GT3 EVO. At the Temple of Speed, BMW M works driver Jens Klingmann (GER), alongside Al Faisal Al Zubair (OMA) and Ben Tuck (GBR), triumphed in the Gold Cup. Charles Weerts (BEL) and Kelvin van der Linde (RSA), together with Ugo de Wilde (BEL) for Team WRT, finished fourth in the Pro Cup, maintaining their overall lead in both the drivers' and team standings.