BMW M Team WRT locks in 2026 Hypercar line-ups for IMSA and WEC BMW M Team WRT confirms unchanged 2026 BMW M Hybrid V8 crews for WEC and reshuffled IMSA pairings, plus first LMGT3 names, as its dual Hypercar programme takes shape.
Mercedes-AMG sets out its 2026 performance and junior driver squad Mercedes-AMG Motorsport has confirmed a 13-strong driver squad for 2026, anchoring its global GT3 programme with a mix of established race winners and young talent. The announcement arrives only weeks after the brand closed its 2025 season at the ‘Champions United’ gala in Affalterbach, giving a clear first look at
Manthey sets its sights on IMSA with a two-car GTD and GTD Pro assault for 2026 Manthey will enter the IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup for the first time in 2026, committing a pair of Porsche 911 GT3 R entries to a five-round endurance campaign that opens with the 24 Hours of Daytona in January. The programme marks a significant expansion of Manthey’s footprint outside Europe,
Four entries confirmed for Sepang as the Asian Le Mans Series begins The Asian Le Mans Series will start its 2024–25 campaign at Sepang International Circuit, with four cars set to take the grid for the opening double-header in Malaysia. The field is small but well-formed, blending title-winning experience with teams chasing a clean reset after challenging runs last time out.
SRO GT Academy goes global with Spa dream for young GT stars SRO GT Academy goes global for 2026, with young Silver drivers from British GT and GT World Challenge America, Asia and Australia fighting for a funded Silver Cup seat at the 2027 Spa 24 Hours.
BMW M2 Cup lowers age limit and expands its Road to DTM pipeline for 2026 The BMW M2 Cup will open its grid to 15-year-olds in 2026, align with all five DTM weekends, and offer its champion a new Road to DTM support package.
BMW Doubles Down on Hypercar Ambition BMW has confirmed long-term commitment to the M Hybrid V8 in WEC and IMSA. This move strengthens its place in the Hypercar class and reinforces the brand’s endurance ambitions.