Overview

• BMW M Team WRT will run BMW’s WeatherTech Championship GTP effort from 2026, replacing Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing after the 2025 season.
• The team will field the updated BMW M Hybrid V8 and is slated for a first outing at November’s IMSA-sanctioned test at Daytona International Speedway.
• WRT is establishing a North American headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is hiring engineers, mechanics, and support staff.
• BMW’s 2026 LMDh challenger carries a significant aero revision highlighted by a reworked front end revealed last month.
• Driver lineups and additional program specifics for WEC and IMSA will be announced at a later date.