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All of a sudden, things are looking up for BMW’s M Hybrid V8 program on both sides of the Atlantic. With a second-place finish in the WEC race at Fuji and a 1-2 in the IMSA Endurance Cup roun…
BMW’s M Hybrid V8 program has seen a significant improvement recently, with successful races in the WEC at Fuji and IMSA at Indianapolis. The upcoming races in 2024 will be crucial for BMW’s expectations for 2025. The German brand believes in making incremental updates to their cars for long-term success in both WEC and IMSA. BMW, like other LMDh manufacturers, must carefully choose areas for improvement due to restrictions on major updates. The focus on tire management and consistent pace has been key to BMW’s success with WRT and RLL in recent years. BMW’s head of track engineering, Valentino Conti, emphasizes the importance of fixing vibration issues and optimizing the current package for future races.
