Team WRT BMW reveals a retro Le Mans livery for the No. 69 M4 GT3 EVO, celebrating its McLaren F1 GTR and V12 LMR heritage.
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Team WRT BMW celebrates 1990s Le Mans history with latest special LMGT3 design

BMW has revealed the latest special livery for the No. 69 BMW M4 GT3 EVO ahead of the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans, with the design celebrating the manufacturer’s rich history at the legendary endurance event. The WRT-run LMGT3 entry will carry a retro-inspired colour scheme that pays tribute to BMW’s 1990s Le Mans…

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BMW claimed its first FIA WEC Hypercar victory at Spa as Sheldon van der Linde led a historic Team WRT 1-2 finish.
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BMW secures historic WEC Hypercar breakthrough with dominant Spa 1-2 finish

BMW finally secured its long-awaited breakthrough victory in the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar category after producing a superb strategic performance during the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps. Despite starting only tenth and 11th on the grid, the two BMW M Hybrid V8 prototypes transformed their fortunes through aggressive strategy calls, exceptional race pace,…

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Charles Weerts targets a fifth GTWC Europe Sprint Cup title in 2026, embracing pressure, fierce rivals, and a new leadership role at Team WRT.
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Weerts eyes fifth title ahead of 2026 GTWC Europe Sprint Cup opener at Brands Hatch

Charles Weerts enters the 2026 GTWC Europe Sprint Cup season with a reputation that commands attention across the paddock. The Team WRT driver has not only collected titles but also established a level of consistency that few in the series can rival. Year after year, he delivers results, adapts to new challenges, and finds ways…

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Kelvin van der Linde targets another GT World Challenge Europe title after a dominant 2025 season with BMW and Team WRT.
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Van der Linde remains driven for success in 2026 GTWC Europe campaign

Kelvin van der Linde enters the 2026 of GTWC Europe powered by AWS with a clear objective: defend his position at the top. After clinching both the Sprint Cup and overall titles alongside Charles Weerts, he now faces the challenge of maintaining that success in an increasingly competitive field. Furthermore, expectations have risen significantly following…

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WRT secure dramatic LMGT3 win at Imola, edging Corvette by 0.265s in one of the closest finishes in WEC history.
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WRT clinches dramatic 2026 WEC 6 Hours of Imola LMGT3 victory after close race

Team WRT delivered a stunning performance at Imola, as Anthony McIntosh, Parker Thompson and Dan Harper claimed LMGT3 victory in a close finish at the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) opener. They crossed the line just 0.265 seconds ahead of the #33 TF Sport Corvette crew, marking the fifth tightest finish the series has…

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Toyota beats Ferrari at 2026 WEC 6 Hours of Imola after strategic duel as late LMGT3 drama hands WRT BMW a narrow class victory.
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2026 | WEC | 6 Hours of Imola | Race | Ferrari falls short as Toyota secures landmark victory

Toyota opened its 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) campaign with a commanding victory in the race at Imola. The No. 8 crew of Brendon Hartley, Ryō Hirakawa and Sébastien Buemi combined precision and strategy to defeat Ferrari on home soil. At first, Ferrari controlled the race. Antonio Giovinazzi converted pole into an early lead,…

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BMW M Team WRT unveils upgraded M Hybrid V8 Hypercar with Evo updates as the team targets wins in the 2026 FIA WEC Hypercar season.
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BMW M Team WRT reveals Evo-updated Hypercar ahead of 2026 WEC campaign

BMW M Team WRT has revealed its upgraded M Hybrid V8 Hypercar ahead of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season, aiming to transform consistent podium finishes into outright race wins. With the forthcoming season marking BMW’s third in the top-tier Hypercar category, the Bavarian manufacturer is seeking to build on a strong foundation…

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Charles Weerts on building a top GTWC Europe career and choosing GT racing over Formula 1 for longevity, success, and his dream.
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“This was always my dream”— Weerts on choosing GT racing over the formula ladder

Charles Weerts has established himself as one of the standout figures in the fiercely competitive GT World Challenge Europe, carving out a distinctive identity in international motorsport, and in especially GT Racing. Rather than pursuing the traditional and often unforgiving ladder towards Formula 1 without hesitation, the Belgian evaluated his prospects at an early stage…

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Team WRT confirms its 2026 GTWC Europe line-up, adding a Silver Class BMW and expanding to four Sprint entries.
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Team WRT expands 2026 GTWC Europe assault with four-car BMW line-up

Team WRT has completed its 2026 GTWC Europe programme, confirming an additional Endurance entry and two new Sprint crews. As a result, the BMW outfit will field three cars in Endurance Cup competition and four in Sprint Cup events, underlining its intent to fight across every front next season. Previously, the squad had already revealed…

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