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Marciello joins BMW as factory driver ahead of WEC LMDh programme
Raffaele Marciello, former Mercedes works driver, will be joining BMW as a factory driver for the upcoming season. While his exact program hasn’t been revealed yet, it is expected that he will compete in the Hypercar class of the World Endurance Championship (WEC) in one of the two works WRT-entered BMW M Hybrid V8 LMDh cars in 2024. Additionally, he may also have the opportunity to race the BMW M4 GT3 in major endurance races around the world. Marciello’s move to BMW comes after a successful six-year stint with Mercedes, where he achieved multiple championships and victories in GT racing. BMW has been expanding its roster of factory drivers in recent years, and Marciello is the latest addition to their high-quality lineup. Details of his racing plans will be announced in the coming weeks and months.
