Björn Lellmann, Head of Customer Racing at BMW M Motorsport:
“Recently, the BMW M4 GT3 achieved significant victories at the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps and in the DTM at the Norisring with our BMW M works drivers. This is great news for all of us at BMW M Motorsport. We are also proud of the success of our private teams and drivers. The Paul Miller Racing and BMW Italia Ceccato Racing teams had successful weekends with the BMW M4 GT3. The BMW M4 GT4 also had multiple wins. Our entry-level car, the BMW M2 CS Racing, was used in three one-make cups over a single weekend, proving once again that it is a highly sought-after racing car. Congratulations to all the teams and drivers!”
Top topics of this newsletter:
- BMW Italia Ceccato Racing finishes on the podium in the Italian GT Endurance Championship.
- Double victory for the BMW M4 GT4 in the GT4 European Series.
- BMW M Motorsport teams secure eight class wins at NLS 5.
- BMW M2 Cup: Triple racing action in Germany, Italy, and Belgium.
Italian GT Endurance Championship: BMW Italia Ceccato Racing on the podium at Mugello.
The second endurance race of the Italian GT Championship took place at Mugello (ITA) last weekend. BMW Italia Ceccato Racing secured second place overall and victory in the Pro-Am category with their BMW M4 GT3. One of their teams retired early in the race.
ADAC GT Masters: Second round at the Norisring.
The ADAC GT Masters returned to the Norisring (GER) last weekend after 15 years. FK Performance Motorsport and Schubert Motorsport competed with BMW M4 GT3s. The teams finished eighth and ninth in both races respectively.
IMPC: Turner Motorsport loses victory at CTMP.
Turner Motorsport initially celebrated a victory in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Bowmanville (CAN), but were moved to the back of the field due to rule violations. The best-placed BMW M4 GT4 finished 14th in the GS class.
VP Racing Sports Car Challenge: Victory and podium finish for the BMW M4 GT4 at CTMP.
The VP Racing Sports Car Challenge took place at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CAN). The BMW M4 GT4 secured a dominant victory in the second race, and finished second in the first race.
GT4 European Series: Double victory for the BMW M4 GT4 at Spa-Francorchamps.
The GT4 European Series held its third event at the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps (BEL). The BMW M4 GT4 achieved a clear double victory in the first race, and another BMW M4 GT4 finished third in the second race.
NLS: BMW M Motorsport teams secure eight class wins at the Nürburgring.
In the fifth round of the Nürburgring Endurance Series 2023 (NLS), BMW M Motorsport teams achieved eight class wins. Walkenhorst Motorsport fought for an overall victory but both cars had to retire prematurely.
GT4 France: L’Espace Bienvenue with double triumph at Val de Vienne.
Ricardo van der Ende and Benjamin Lessennes secured victories in both races at the Val de Vienne GT Festival (FRA) in the GT4 France championship.
BMW M2 Cup: Van Soelen and Horsten victorious at the Norisring.
Senna van Soelen won the first race of the BMW M2 Cup at the Norisring (GER), while Bart Horsten narrowly won the second race.
BMW M2 CS Racing Cup Italy: Steven Giacon unbeatable at Mugello.
Steven Giacon dominated the BMW M2 CS Racing Cup Italy event at Mugello (ITA), securing pole position and winning both races.
BMW M2 CS Racing Cup Benelux: Dante Rappange/Dirk Warmerdam dominate at Zolder.
Dante Rappange and Dirk Warmerdam won both races in the BMW M2 CS Racing Cup Benelux event at Zolder (BEL).