Misano. What a race weekend for BMW M Team WRT! The Belgian staff dominated the second season occasion within the Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS Sprint Cup at Misano (ITA) and celebrated victory in each races. In the primary run within the afternoon, Valentino Rossi (ITA) repeated his residence victory from final season along with Maxime Martin (BEL). Dries Vanthoor and Charles Weerts (each BEL) accomplished the one-two outcome for the BMW M4 GT3. In the second race, which was held within the night beneath darkness, Vanthoor and Weerts had been unbeatable. Rossi and Martin completed third. In the Sprint Cup general standings, Vanthoor and Weerts have taken the lead after two of 5 season occasions.
In qualifying on Friday, pole positions in each classes hinted that BMW M Team WRT and the BMW M4 GT3 had been very robust in Misano. That was confirmed within the races. While Vanthoor and Weerts secured an excellent place within the title struggle with their second season victory after the opening race at Brands Hatch (GBR), the #46 BMW M4 GT3 will solely compete within the Endurance Cup for the remainder of the season after its two visitor begins within the Sprint Cup.
In the Silver Cup, Calan Williams (AUS) and Sam De Haan (GBR) within the Team WRT #30 BMW M4 GT3 additionally achieved two victories at Misano and considerably prolonged their lead within the general standings. In addition, Century Motorsport, in its debut season within the GT World Challenge Europe, completed second within the Bronze Cup in race two. BMW M works driver Dan Harper and Darren Leung (each GBR) shared the cockpit of the #991 BMW M4 GT3.
Comments after the races:
Andreas Roos (Head of BMW M Motorsport): “Congratulations to BMW M Team WRT on an incredible race weekend at Misano! Two victories, including the second home success for Valentino Rossi alongside Maxime Martin, and the overall lead in the GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup for Dries Vanthoor and Charles Weerts following their commanding victory – simply gigantic! Plus, two more successes in the Silver Cup for Calan Williams and Sam De Haan – the team led by Vincent Vosse has once again proven its extra class. I am also very pleased with the strong results for Century Motorsport in the Bronze Cup. The team is getting along well from the start in its first season in the highly competitive GT World Challenge Europe. The BMW M4 GT3 has won four of the five season races so far at Le Castellet, Brands Hatch, and Misano, proving its versatility on three completely different tracks. This makes us very optimistic for the rest of the season. Thank you to everyone who contributed to these successes!”
Vincent Vosse (Team Principal BMW M Team WRT): “We now have 50 victories in the GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup – what an impressive number! I can’t praise the team enough for its performance during the pit stops today. Everyone did a perfect job. I am especially pleased because we showed a strong reaction after our recently difficult weekend at the FIA WEC at Spa-Francorchamps. Now we can go into the countdown for Le Mans with a good feeling.”
Valentino Rossi (#46 BMW M4 GT3): “A fantastic weekend here at Misano! To have won at home again after last year is great. Maxime secured pole position on Friday, but I knew immediately that it would be tough in the race against our sister car. That’s how it turned out, and Charles Weerts put a lot of pressure on me at the end of the first race, but I didn’t make any mistakes and brought home the victory. I am very happy about that. In race two in the evening, we tried to finish second, but we couldn’t overtake on this track. Nevertheless, we can leave Misano very happy with a double podium.”
Maxime Martin (#46 BMW M4 GT3): “To win in Valentino’s backyard and to get on the podium a second time is fantastic! Since we are not contesting the entire Sprint Cup season, we can definitely say that we are finishing it on an absolute high after our two guest starts. Now I am looking forward to the upcoming highlights in the Endurance Cup.”
Dries Vanthoor (#32 BMW M4 GT3): “We always get along super well as a team at Misano. With first and second place, we had a very good weekend again this time and collected important points for the championship. Our crews were once again the fastest in the pit stops – many thanks for that! I am still a little annoyed about my mistake on Friday in qualifying, without which we would have started from pole position in both races. But we made a good comeback in race one to finish second. In the second race, we executed perfectly.”
Charles Weerts (#32 BMW M4 GT3): “Victory, second place, and pole place: It was an incredible weekend for us, with which now we have now additionally taken the lead within the general standings. Many because of everybody for the nice job! We knew that the Misano observe fits us, and as a staff, we received the utmost out of it. We are in a great place after two season occasions, however there will definitely be tracks the place we’ll wrestle extra. That’s why it was so vital to take many factors at Misano.”
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Trevor Motorcycles Unveils DTRe Vince As More Affordable Option
Belgian electric motorcycle brand Trevor Motorcycles has released its newest creation called the DTRe Vince. Based on its bigger sibling, the DTRe Stella, Trevor describes the Vince as a game-changer in the electric motorcycle market. It was designed with the same level of precision as the Stella, but made to be more affordable to attract a wider audience. Let’s take a closer look.
Trevor Motorcycles says that the DTRe Vince is “more than just a motorcycle.” According to them, it encapsulates the brand’s commitment to providing the most discerning motorcyclists a first-class riding experience. That said, what does first class even mean? Well, the DTRe Vince is by no means a high-performance machine as it shares the same drivetrain as the Stella, but it does offer a balanced platform that can take you pretty much anywhere. For some riders, that’s more important than sheer performance.
Speaking of which, the DTRe Vince’s electric motor consists of a brushless, three-phase DC motor with an average output of 8 kilowatts (or about 11 horsepower). The motor peaks out at 11 kilowatts, or about 15 horsepower, and as such, is similar in performance to a 125 to 150cc gasoline-powered motorbike. It’s important to note, however, that it produces power and torque (35 pound-feet) consistently throughout its rev range, so expect it to feel much faster than most 150cc motorcycles. Power is likewise sent to the rear wheel via a single-speed, chain-driven transmission.
For the DTRe Vince, Trevor Motorcycles dialed down some of the technology found in the Stella. More specifically, the Vince makes use of a steel swing arm, triple clamps, and trellis frame, as against the Stella’s much more premium aluminum and CNC components. Additionally, the Vince gets a right-side-up suspension fork from KYB, as well as a proprietary rear monoshock, pretty basic components, but according to Trevor, good enough to provide a smooth and confident ride both in the city and on twisty roads.
The DTRe Vince comes to a stop with Bybre brakes, which in case you weren’t aware, is a subsidiary of Brembo designed for more affordable motorcycles. The cockpit consists of an LCD instrument panel, as well as a simple switchgear assembly allowing you to access essential buttons with ease.
Although Trevor says that the DTRe Vince is meant to be an affordable option, it’s still rather pricey at 9,950 Euros, or approximately $10,487 USD, per current exchange rates. On that note, Trevor Motorcycles recently announced the launch of the Stella in the US market. The premium electric two-wheeler carries a price tag of $11,975 USD.
BMW and Tomorrowland Revolutionize the Music Experience with AI
Munich / Boom. The Tomorrowland festival in the Belgian town of Boom near Antwerp is a globally renowned event that attracts fans of electronic dance music. Building on their successful partnership from last year, BMW and the popular music festival are taking their collaboration to the next level. This time, they are introducing an innovative way for music enthusiasts across Europe to create their own dance hits with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI) and share them on social media.
By incorporating AI into its first pan-European social media campaign, BMW once again demonstrates its commitment to driving innovation in the premium car industry. Teaming up with The Marcom Engine, BMW’s European agency platform, the company employs cutting-edge technology to create an unparalleled music experience.
The unique sound exploration experience offered by futurerecord.ai allows electronic dance music lovers to create personalized songs through the “Track to Tomorrow” initiative. Users engage in a chatbot conversation where they answer various questions about their preferred music genre, tempo, current mood, and visions for the Tomorrowland festival. Based on each participant’s responses, the AI mixes a customized “Track to Tomorrow” by assigning specific musical elements to their answers. Additionally, the answers are used to generate original lyrics for the track using a ChatGPT interface, which are then displayed in sync with the beat.
Encouraging social media sharing, the finished “Track to Tomorrow” is enhanced by AI-generated high-impact cover artwork. It can be directly shared from the AI application using a link, and users can also download various assets optimized for social media, such as a video featuring the AI-generated visuals and audio track, ideal for platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Moreover, participants have the option to add an intro with a dedication, further increasing the shareability of this unique content.
This Europe-wide social media campaign will generate and share content across all European markets leading up to, during, and after the actual event. Influencer activation and an innovative marketing strategy on TikTok complement the campaign. Overall, BMW’s first pan-European social media campaign aims to highlight the strength of the European social hub while reinforcing the brand’s reputation for innovation.
The futurerecord.ai website went live on September 17, 2022.