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BMW M Motorsport has revealed that 38-year-old Belgian driver Maxime Martin has decided to part ways with the German brand ahead of the 2025 racing season to “pursue new challenges.” This decision …
Belgian driver Maxime Martin, aged 38, has decided to leave BMW M Motorsport before the 2025 racing season to explore new opportunities, ending a long partnership with the German brand that began in 2013. Martin made a name for himself in the BMW M Sports Trophy before becoming part of the brand’s works driver stable and competing in various prestigious races such as the American Le Mans Series, IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, and DTM. Throughout his career, Martin celebrated victories, including at the Spa 24 Hours in 2016 driving a ROWE Racing BMW M6 GT3, and winning Le Mans in 2020 with Aston Martin’s factory GTE team. After rejoining BMW in 2023, Martin achieved several notable results, such as a podium at the 2023 Nurburgring 24 Hours, racing alongside Valentino Rossi in GT World Challenge Europe, and participating in the 2024 FIA WEC LMGT3 campaign. Martin expressed gratitude for his time with BMW M Motorsport, stating that the brand will always hold a special place in his heart, but he is now ready for new challenges in his career. Andreas Roos, head of BMW Motorsport, thanked Martin for his contributions over the years, highlighting his successes, exemplary personality, and significant role in the BMW M Motorsport family, while expressing best wishes for his future endeavors.
