BMW M Group RLL celebrated a serious milestone of their IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship marketing campaign with a outstanding one-two end for the hybrid-powered BMW M Hybrid V8 on the 6-hour race in Indianapolis. This achievement, coming simply days after the BMW M Hybrid V8’s first podium end within the FIA World Endurance Championship, highlights the energy and innovation of BMW’s LMDh hybrid program.
The race at Indianapolis introduced difficult climate situations, together with rain and a drying observe, however the superior hybrid know-how of the BMW M Hybrid V8, mixed with expert driving and strategic decision-making, proved decisive.
Philipp Eng (AUT) and Jesse Krohn (FIN) within the #24 BMW M Hybrid V8 took the highest spot, intently adopted by their teammates Connor De Phillippi (USA) and Nick Yelloly (GBR) within the #25 automobile. This marks the primary one-two end for BMW M Group RLL since getting into the GTP class and the primary victory of the present season.
Indianapolis (USA), 20-22 September 2024. IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, GTP, LMDh, #24 BMW M Hybrid V8, BMW M Group RLL, Philipp Eng, Jesse Krohn.
Competing at their residence observe, only a few kilometers from BMW’s headquarters, the crew demonstrated the total potential of the BMW M Hybrid V8. The early resolution to modify to slick tires gave the hybrid vehicles an edge, enabling them to take care of the lead even within the face of dense site visitors throughout the closing laps.
Within the GTD class, Turner Motorsport additionally showcased the energy of BMW’s racing program, with Robby Foley, Patrick Gallagher, and Jake Walker (all USA) driving the #96 BMW M4 GT3 to a second-place end. Within the GTD PRO class, the #1 BMW M4 GT3 from Paul Miller Racing, pushed by Madison Snow, Bryan Sellers, and Neil Verhagen (all USA), completed in eighth place.
This one-two end not solely highlights the capabilities of the BMW M Hybrid V8 as a cutting-edge hybrid automobile but additionally underscores BMW’s dedication to pioneering hybrid know-how in motorsports, demonstrating each resilience and efficiency all through a difficult season.
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