BMW CONFIRMS A LINK-UP WITH WRT FOR SPORTSCARS
BMW has confirmed that the highly successful WRT endurance racing team will operate its LMDh hypercar in the World Endurance Championship when it joins the category in 2024.
Belgian team WRT has had a long association with Audi but confirmed last week that it has parted ways with the Ingolstadt firm. It will instead operate the BMW M Hybrid V8 as it makes its first bid for overall glory at Le Mans since 1999.
WRT team boss Vincent Vosse said he was extremely happy with the start of this new partnership with BMW M Motorsport and described the step up to LMDh as the logical next step for the team. “We are not only thrilled about the challenge ahead but also thankful for BMW M Motorsport’s trust in us,” said Vosse. “I can still remember when BMW M Motorsport won at Le Mans in 1999, as
I was one of the drivers of the team in the neighbouring [pits]. We will work hard to repeat these moments and live them together.”