Munich. BMW M Motorsport is further consolidating its efforts in the Hypercar programme and expanding its collaboration with BMW M Team WRT starting next season. The Belgian team, led by Team Principal Vincent Vosse, will field the BMW M Hybrid V8 in both the FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC) and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (IMSA series) from 2026 onwards.
The BMW M Team WRT GTP programme will cover the entire IMSA season, including both endurance and sprint races. The first track outing is scheduled for the IMSA Sanctioned Test at Daytona (USA) in November. To ensure optimal operations in North America, BMW M Team WRT is currently establishing a base in Charlotte (USA) where the team responsible for IMSA race operations will manage the cars.
Andreas Roos (Head of BMW M Motorsport): "I am very pleased that we are expanding our excellent collaboration with BMW M Team WRT to include the IMSA series starting next season. This aligns with our philosophy of focusing and specialising in the Hypercar programme. We applied this approach when assembling the driver crews for the BMW M Hybrid V8, and now we are taking the same path with the operational team. Together with BMW M Team WRT, we are pooling our strengths to achieve even greater success in both the FIA WEC and the IMSA series. I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank BMW M Team RLL for their outstanding efforts over the past three years in our GTP programme and for their loyalty to our brand over 17 years."
Vincent Vosse (Team Principal, BMW M Team WRT): "I have never made it a secret that we are very interested in competing in the IMSA series. This wish is now becoming a reality. In the past, we have participated in the GT category at the 24 Hours of Daytona, but we have never contested the full season. We are facing a great challenge, but our team has gained a lot of experience worldwide over the past ten years, and we feel ready for this challenge. We know the BMW M Hybrid V8, we know the drivers – and we can’t wait to get started. Many thanks to BMW M Motorsport for the trust and this fantastic opportunity."
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