BMW "proud of what we achieved" after securing runner-up in 2026 WEC
BMW says it can be "proud" of its results in the 2026 World Endurance Championship after finishing second in the manufacturers' standings, despite failing to mount a sustained title challenge to Toyota. Kevin, Magnussen, Raffaele Marciello and Dries Vanthoor ended an eventful Monza 6 Hours in fifth in the #15 BMW M Hybrid V8, while the sister #20 entry shared by Rene Rast, Robin Frijns and ...…
BMW is proud of its 2026 World Endurance Championship results, securing second place in the manufacturers' standings despite struggling to challenge Toyota for the title. Kevin Magnussen, Raffaele Marciello, and Dries Vanthoor finished fifth in the #15 BMW M Hybrid V8 at Monza's 6 Hours, while the #20 car shared by Rene Rast, Robin Frijns, and Sheldon van der Linde placed seventh.
BMW Motorsport boss Andreas Roos emphasized that this positive conclusion to the season marked the first time since 1999 that BMW returned to the top class of sports car racing. The team's second-place and third-place finishes in the drivers' standings highlight the even strength of both BMW crews. However, the team faces challenges moving forward, with BMW admitting they needed to compete for the title more effectively.
Both the #15 and #20 BMW M Hybrid V8s experienced technical issues, including a drive-through penalty, late spins, and braking troubles, but the team remains optimistic for the upcoming season, aiming to return even stronger.
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