Björn Lellmann, Head of Customer Racing at BMW M Motorsport:
“At the very top of my success list this week is not a race result – as impressive as they were. I am absolutely thrilled that starting from the 2026 season, we will have our own cup class for the BMW M2 Racing in the NLS. This is exactly the kind of application we developed our new entry-level model for. It definitely belongs on the Nordschleife. Now, on to the sporting side: Once again, these were two fantastic weeks for BMW M Motorsport teams and drivers around the world. In the North American SRO racing series, the BMW M4 GT3 EVO and BMW M4 GT4 EVO continue to dominate the action. A special highlight is the incredible season that Random Vandals Racing is delivering in both the GT3 and GT4 categories. Turner Motorsport is also impressing across multiple series. I am also very pleased about the victory for FK Performance Motorsport in the prestigious ADAC GT Masters. Beyond that, there were many more BMW M Motorsport customers who were able to celebrate successes in this decisive stage of the season. I am delighted for each and every one of them and send my heartfelt congratulations. Now it’s about reaping the well-deserved rewards in the form of titles.”
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NLS: BMW M2 Racing to get its own cup class in its debut season.
Right in its debut season in 2026, the BMW M2 Racing will conquer the “Green Hell”. The new entry-level race car from BMW M Motorsport will receive its own cup class as part of the Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS). This places the car in the footsteps of its predecessors, the BMW M235i Racing, BMW M240i Racing, and BMW M2 CS Racing. The BMW M2 Racing has already passed its first test races on the Nordschleife, including the 24-hour race, with flying colours. Franciscus van Meel, CEO of BMW M GmbH, stated: “With the BMW M2 Racing, we are continuing a proud tradition. Like its predecessors, it will redefine the entry-level segment. It is affordable, powerful, easy to maintain, and cost-efficient, with the typical M precision and drivability – ideal conditions for its own cup class on the Nordschleife.” VLN Managing Director Mike Jäger added: “We are delighted that there will once again be a cup class for the BMW M2 Racing in 2026. BMW cup cars have provided thrilling racing in the past. In 2016, 2017, 2019, and 2024, they produced the champions of our series.” The NLS will kick off its 50th season on 14th March 2026.
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ADAC GT Masters (5th-7th September): Zimmermann and Fourie win at the Salzburgring.
At the fourth round of the ADAC GT Masters at the Salzburgring (AUT), BMW M Motorsport triumphed. Title contenders Tim Zimmermann (GER) and Leyton Fourie (RSA) won the Sunday race after Fourie had put the #11 BMW M4 GT3 EVO on pole position. “My qualifying lap was one of the best I’ve ever driven,” said Fourie on Sunday. “From that moment, we knew we had a clear track, a good car for the race, and just needed to execute properly.” With their second win of the season, the German-South African duo from FK Performance Motorsport closed to within eight points of the championship lead. On Saturday, Sandro and Juliano Holzem (both GER) took third place in the #56 BMW M4 GT3 EVO of Schubert Motorsport. On Sunday they narrowly missed the podium, finishing fourth.
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GT World Challenge America (5th-7th September): BMW M4 GT3 EVO triumphs again at Barber Motorsports Park.
The BMW M4 GT3 EVO’s winning streak in GT World Challenge America continued at Barber Motorsports Park. Championship leaders Kenton Koch and Connor De Phillippi (both USA) celebrated their next victory in the #99 Random Vandals Racing car, winning Saturday’s race. Also on the podium were their teammates Bill Auberlen and Varun Choksey (both USA), who finished third in the #51 BMW M4 GT3 EVO. Koch and De Phillippi claimed another podium on Sunday, finishing third. In the Pro-Am category, class leaders Robby Foley and Justin Rothberg (both USA) also added another win, taking the category victory on Saturday with the #29 BMW M4 GT3 EVO of Turner Motorsport.
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GT America (5th-7th September): Justin Rothberg celebrates sixth win of the season.
Justin Rothberg (USA) competes not only in GT World Challenge America but also in GT America with the #29 BMW M4 GT3 EVO of Turner Motorsport. At Barber Motorsports Park, the young American scored his sixth win of the season. After finishing fourth on Saturday, Rothberg was unbeatable in Sunday’s race. With his latest victory, he further extended his championship lead. “The car felt really good,” Rothberg said afterward. “We had some understeer issues on Saturday, and the Turner guys took care of it completely. I just had to focus and do my job. I’m getting better at telling the team what I need from the car, but it really helps having Robby (Foley) here. He knows this BMW inside and out. I’m getting closer. I just try to keep learning from him.”
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GT4 America (5th-7th September): Full program, full success for the BMW M4 GT4 EVO.
It was a packed weekend for GT4 America teams at Barber Motorsports Park (USA) – and once again a complete success for the BMW M4 GT4 EVO. The action kicked off Friday with the rescheduled race from Road America (USA), previously cancelled due to bad weather. In the overall and Silver class standings, Kevin Boehm and Kenton Koch (both USA) in the #97 Random Vandals Racing car claimed their sixth overall win of the season. Their teammates Sam Craven and Josh Green (both USA) finished second in Pro-Am, ahead of fellow BMW drivers James Walker Jr. and Tyler McQuarrie (both USA / BimmerWorld Racing). In the Am class, it was a BMW 1-2-3. Paul Sparta and Darius Trinka (both USA / Random Vandals Racing) won ahead of James Clay/Charlie Postins (both USA / BimmerWorld Racing) and Laura Hayes/Allen Patten (both USA / Thunder Bunny Racing).
On Saturday and Sunday, the two Barber round races followed. Boehm/Koch added another Silver class win (P2 overall) on Saturday. In Pro-Am, Craven/Green and Walker Jr./McQuarrie collected more podium finishes. Am class wins again went to BMW teams when Sparta/Trinka repeated their Friday victory on Saturday, while Hayes/Patten claimed Sunday’s win. Clay/Postins added a second and third place in class.
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GT4 Australia (5th-7th September): Overall and class victory for the BMW M4 GT4.
The penultimate round of GT4 Australia at The Bend (AUS) ended with an overall and a class win for the BMW M4 GT4. The big weekend winners were Ryder Quinn and Steve Jakic (both AUS). Although competing in the Silver-Am category rather than the top class, the duo clinched an outright win in the second race with the #3 BMW M4 GT4 of Thunder Buddies / TekworkX, thanks in large part to Quinn’s impressive comeback drive in the second half. It was their first overall victory in GT4 Australia. In the battle for the Am class title, Jacob Lawrence (AUS) in the #32 BMW M4 GT4 of Randall Racing claimed a class win in race one and finished second in race two. The season finale will be held at Hampton Downs (NZL) in early November.
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GT Cup Series (5th-7th September): Jesse Krohn wins in Brno.
The GT Cup Series round at Brno (CZE) featured a prominent guest driver, BMW works driver and this year’s Nürburgring 24h winner Jesse Krohn (FIN), racing the BMW M4 GT3 of Racing Trevor. He showed his skills by taking a commanding GT3 class win in the first sprint race, finishing second overall. Behind him, Jürgen Alzen (GER) in the BMW M4 GT3 of H&R Spezialfedern finished fourth overall. In the endurance race, Krohn and Gregor Zsigo (SVK) secured third place in the GT3 class. Second place went to Rudolf Beňo and Richard Gonda (both SVK) in the BMW M4 GT3 of Aries Racing, who led most of the race before being caught near the end. The second sprint race delivered two photo finishes and two BMW M Motorsport winners: Rudolf Beňo won the GT3 class by 0.110 seconds, and Dobroslav Kárník (SVK) in the BMW M4 GT4 EVO of Šenkýř Motorsport took the GT4 class win by 0.091 seconds. Šenkýř Motorsport also collected further GT4 podiums across the weekend.
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GT World Challenge Asia (29th-31st August): Ruan and Oosten defend championship lead.
The fifth and penultimate round of the GT World Challenge Asia 2025 was held in Okayama, Japan. Ruan Cun Fan (CHN) and Maxime Oosten (NED) claimed another Silver-Am podium and defended their class championship lead. Driving the #89 BMW M4 GT3 EVO of Team KRC, they finished third in class on Sunday after taking fourth on Saturday. Ruan and Oosten now hold a 36-point lead over their nearest rivals. The finale will take place in Beijing (CHN) in mid-October.
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GT4 European Series (29th-31st August): Podiums for the BMW M4 GT4 EVO in the Eifel region.
At the Nürburgring, the GT4 European Series held its penultimate round of the season, with three podium finishes for the BMW M4 GT4 EVO. BMW M Racing Academy member Berkay Besler (TUR) and teammate Gabriele Piana (ITA) took the #12 Borusan Otomotiv Motorsport car to the podium twice, third overall in race one and second in race two – matching their Silver class results. Viktor Bouveng and Joakim Walde (both SWE) also secured second place in the Pro-Am category in Saturday’s race with the #98 BMW M4 GT4 EVO of Schubert Motorsport.
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Belcar Series (29th-31st August): BMW M Motorsport teams successful at the 24h Zolder.
At the end of August, teams in the Belcar Series faced their next endurance challenge at the 24h Zolder (BEL). BMW M Motorsport teams competed with the BMW M4 GT4 EVO and other BMW race cars – and found success. In the GTS class, Hamofa Motorsport secured second place with the BMW M4 GT4 EVO, while BMS Motorsport took third with another BMW M4 GT4. Additional class wins followed as Stevens Motorsport triumphed in the SS category with the BMW M2, IR Pwrd by GRT Motorsport won the CS class with a BMW G20 CS, and BMW Team Van der Horst celebrated a double win in the CC class with their BMW 325i.