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BMW has extended its involvement with MotoGP again, with the German car manufacturer to provide a safety vehicle fleet for the sport next year.

That will take BMW’s tenure in the world’s most spectacular motorsport arena to 20 years.

This year the fleet will be headed by the new BMW M5 MotoGP safety car.

BMW M GmbH have provided a total of six BMW M models to ensure the safety of race events. They include a BMW M3, a BMW M4 coupé with water injection and a BMW M2 safety car, provided for the safety officer and the race director respectively.

In addition, the BMW X5 M medical car will take to the track this season and a BMW M6 Gran Coupé safety car also stands by.

Two BMW S 1000 RR motorcycles, which BMW Motorrad provides as safety bikes, complete the 2018 fleet.

The BMW M Award will be presented for the 16th time in 2018.

This award – a BMW car – is presented at the end of each MotoGP season to the rider with the best overall results in qualifying.

“When we first partnered with MotoGP-organiser Dorna Sports in 1999, our aspiration was to use all our expertise, innovative technology from motorsport and new ideas to serve safety in MotoGP. That remains the case today, 20 years down the road,” said Frank van Meel, president of BMW M GmbH.

“It is an honour for us to have had such a long-standing relationship with a partner such as BMW,” added Pau Serracanta, managing director of Dorna Sports.

“They make an incredible contribution to the championship and the safety of the riders plus everyone involved and the anniversary season is testament to the importance of this relationship.

“We are excited to continue together into next season and for many more to come,” he added.