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Valentino Rossi’s BMW became “unsafe” to drive after heartbreaking Le Mans issue
WRT BMW team boss Vincent Vosse stated that the No.46 car had to retire from the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans due to an electrical issue that made it unsafe to drive after Valentino Rossi’s knockout. The team, consisting of Rossi, Kelvin van der Linde, and Ahmad Al Harthy, was in a strong position to win their class before the issue occurred at night.
Vosse mentioned that the No.31 M4 sister car also faced misfortune as it collided with a rabbit on the track, leading to its premature retirement. Technical issues plagued the Hypercar class for WRT as well, with the No.15 car having a battery cooling problem and the No.20 car facing an engine issue.
Despite the challenges faced during the race, Vosse highlighted that the team had put immense effort into preparing for the event, making the disappointing outcome particularly tough to digest. He emphasized the need for thorough analysis to pinpoint the root causes of the problems encountered during the endurance race at Le Mans. The team had shown promising pace during certain stages of the competition, indicating that they could have been competitive if not for the technical setbacks.
