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Wittmann discusses BMW teamwork, healthy competition, DTM’s fine margins and why consistency remains crucial in a title fight.

Exclusive: Marco Wittmann on healthy competition at BMW, DTM’s fine margins and the importance of consistency

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein3 hours ago14 hours ago05 mins

Marco Wittmann headed into the 2026 DTM season with a familiar goal but a new dynamic in the Schubert Motorsport garage following the arrival of a new BMW teammate. The two-time champion remained part of BMW’s factory line-up, while Kelvin van der Linde joined him as an experienced new teammate. The move created a strong…

Toyota claimed its sixth Le Mans victory in 2026 after a fierce 24-hour fight with BMW and Cadillac, winning by only 10.913 seconds.

2026 24 Hours of Le Mans | Toyota claims sixth Le Mans crown in after four-way fight to the flag

Karishma Persad4 days ago4 days ago08 mins

Toyota returned to the summit of endurance racing in 2026 after defeating BMW and Cadillac in a gripping 94th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Kamui Kobayashi brought the No. 7 Toyota TR010 Hybrid home just 10.913 seconds ahead of Robin Frijns in the No. 20 BMW M Hybrid V8. The result produced…

ABT Lamborghini loses 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours runner-up finish after failing post-race checks, promoting Aston Martin to second.

ABT Lamborghini disqualified from Nürburgring 24 Hours after failing post-race scrutineering

Karishma Persad6 days ago6 days ago03 mins

The ABT Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2 that crossed the line in second place at last month’s 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours has been disqualified after failing post-race scrutineering. Race officials confirmed the decision following a hearing held on Friday, almost a month after the event. As a result, the No. 84 Lamborghini forfeits its runner-up finish,…

BMW M Team WRT reflects on historic Le Mans pole as Vanthoor celebrates, but race execution becomes the focus for the 2026 24-hour run.

BMW hails landmark 2026 Le Mans pole ahead of 24-hour race challenge

Karishma Persad6 days ago6 days ago08 mins

BMW M Team WRT left Hyperpole at the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans with a landmark result after Dries Vanthoor secured pole position in the #15 BMW M Hybrid V8. The result gave BMW M Motorsport its first Le Mans pole in the Hypercar class. It also capped a strong Qualifying performance for Team…

Vanthoor secures BMW pole at 2026 Le Mans after Cadillac's lap deletion, with Alpine, Cadillac and Genesis in dramatic Hyperpole fight.

2026 | WEC | 24 Hours of Le Mans | Hyperpole 1 & 2 | Hypercar | Vanthoor puts BMW on pole after Cadillac loses lap

Karishma Persad7 days ago7 days ago08 mins

BMW M Team WRT will start the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans from pole position after Dries Vanthoor placed the #15 BMW M Hybrid V8 at the top of the Hypercar order in a dramatic Hyperpole 2 session. Vanthoor delivered a 3:22.564 to secure the official benchmark, putting the #15 BMW ahead of the…

Dries Vanthoor put BMW fastest in 2026 Le Mans FP3, ahead of Alpine and Cadillac, as Heart of Racing and Panis led LMGT3 and LMP2.

2026 | WEC | 24 Hours of Le Mans | FP3 | Vanthoor puts BMW on top before Hyperpole

Karishma Persad7 days ago7 days ago08 mins

Dries Vanthoor put BMW M Team WRT on top in FP3 for the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans, as the Hypercar field completed its final daylight practice session before Hyperpole. The Belgian set a 3:23.302 in the #15 BMW M Hybrid V8 in the final moments of the three-hour session. His lap placed BMW…

Kobayashi tops 2026 Le Mans FP2 for Toyota as Farfus leads LMGT3 for BMW and Masson puts Forestier Racing by Panis fastest in LMP2.

2026 | WEC | 24 Hours of Le Mans | FP2 | Kobayashi puts Toyota on top as Farfus and Masson lead LMGT3 and LMP2

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago09 mins

Kamui Kobayashi left it late to put Toyota at the head of the timesheets in the second free practice session for the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans, as teams completed their first major running under the cover of darkness at the Circuit de la Sarthe. The Japanese driver, one of Le Mans’ most accomplished…

Wittmann explains how tyre management and strategy helped him recover to third in DTM Race 2 at Zandvoort.

Wittmann credits tyre management and strategy after charging to Zandvoort DTM podium

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein1 week ago17 hours ago06 mins

Marco Wittmann credited strong tyre management and the right strategic decisions for his recovery to third place in the second DTM race at Zandvoort. The Schubert Motorsport driver remained outside the leading battle during much of the opening half of the race but carefully managed his tyres before using the Safety Car restart and an…

Sheldon van der Linde believes BMW can challenge for a 2026 Le Mans podium after its historic Spa victory boosted confidence across the team.

Van der Linde believes BMW can challenge for 2026 Le Mans victory after Spa success

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins

Sheldon van der Linde believes BMW M Team WRT heads into the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans with confidence at an all-time high following the manufacturer’s landmark victory at Spa-Francorchamps. BMW secured a memorable one-two finish in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) round in Belgium last month, with the #20 M Hybrid V8…

BMW Team WRT reveals a bold Shell Helix livery for its No. 20 BMW M Hybrid V8 ahead of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

BMW Team WRT reveals bold Shell Helix livery for No. 20 Le Mans Hypercar

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins

BMW Team WRT has revealed an updated Shell Helix livery for its No. 20 BMW M Hybrid V8 ahead of this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans. The refreshed design gives the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar points-leading entry a more striking red and yellow identity. As a result, the car now carries a…