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Maxime Martin has departed BMW M Motorsport after spending a total of seven years at the Bavarian manufacturer throughout his main sportscar career.
Jean-Michel Martin’s son began his relationship with BMW in 2013 when he joined the American Le Mans Series. He then competed for BMW in the DTM championship from 2014 to 2017 and secured his second Spa 24 Hours win in 2016 with Rowe Racing’s BMW M6 GT3. After five years with Aston Martin, he returned to BMW in 2023, expressing gratitude for his seven years as a BMW M works driver. As he looks ahead to new challenges, the 38-year-old has yet to announce his plans for 2025, having recently competed in various sportscar series, including the FIA World Endurance Championship and IMSA Endurance Cup races. The Head of BMW M Motorsport, Andreas Roos, praised Maxime Martin for his contributions, highlighting his success in both endurance and sprint racing, as well as his remarkable personality, wishing him the best for his future endeavors.
