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BMW has ruled out updating its M Hybrid V8 with any “Joker” upgrades in the foreseeable future, as the second half of its inaugural WEC Hypercar campaign beckons in Brazil. BMW Motorspo…
BMW has decided not to update its M Hybrid V8 with any “Joker” upgrades in the near future, focusing on the second half of its WEC Hypercar campaign in Brazil. Andreas Roos from BMW Motorsport mentioned that they do not see a need to make changes yet as the car has been competitive in both IMSA GTP and WEC. The approach to car evolutions and updates varies among manufacturers, with Ferrari introducing “Joker” updates, while BMW and Acura prioritize maintaining competitiveness within the Balance of Performance framework. BMW is currently focusing on improving the car within homologation restrictions and assessing areas for future enhancements. Customer M Hybrid V8s are not planned for the immediate future due to constraints in grid space and the feasibility of a customer program.
