Overview

• Rast announced at the Hockenheim season finale that he will not race in the DTM next year, sharing the decision on Instagram.
• BMW motorsport director Andreas Roos confirmed he remains in the brand’s Hypercar roster with an expected 2026 WEC and Le Mans program.
• The move reflects BMW’s plan to concentrate a small group of works drivers on its prototype campaign.
• Rast enters the final two races of 2025 third in the standings, 11 points behind leader Lucas Auer with 56 points still available.
• The 38-year-old, a three-time DTM champion, has 31 wins, 59 podiums and 26 poles, and he stressed the decision is not a permanent exit from the series.