BMW is returning to the Le Mans 24 Hours! After successfully completing a shakedown in Italy, the German manufacturer has announced it will enter its new LMDh car in the WEC in 2024 Full story:
Having previously expressed interest in competing in the top class of the Le Mans 24 Hours for the first time since its 1999-winning V12 LMR challenger, BMW has now confirmed that it will be present in the Hypercar category of the WEC from 2024 with the BMW M Hybrid V8.
"However, our mid-term goal was obviously to race on two fronts with the BMW M Hybrid V8, and also to use the major platform provided by the WEC and the 24 Hours of Le Mans."We took the next important step on Monday. The car successfully completed its roll-out at Dallara in Varano de Melegari. We now start the intensive test work before the race debut in January 2023 at Daytona."
The entire Varano circuit has been cordoned off for the duration of the test to prevent onlookers from sneaking into the track, similar to how Ferrari's Formula 1 team blocked all access to Monza while completing a filming day in May. As per regulations, it must take part in one of the two IMSA-sanctioned tests scheduled on October 3-5 at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta and December 6-7 at Daytona International Speedway to homologate its car for the new GTP rules.
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