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BMW has taken the wraps off the design of its ‘Art Car’ for the 2024 Le Mans 24 Hours, which will compete for the overall victory in the Hypercar class. The livery, designed by New York…
BMW unveiled the design of its ‘Art Car’ for the 2024 Le Mans 24 Hours, created by New York artist Julie Mehretu, to compete in the Hypercar class. The car, with a livery for the No. 20 Team WRT M Hybrid V8, will be driven by Robin Frijns, René Rast, and Sheldon van der Linde. Mehretu described the project as a ‘performative painting’ that will race at Le Mans, pushing the limits of what’s possible. The design process involved a transformation of a two-dimensional image into a dynamic three-dimensional representation. Full-time WRT Hypercar driver Sheldon van der Linde expressed his honor to compete in this unique Art Car at Le Mans. BMW M GmbH CEO, Franciscus van Meel, highlighted the significance of BMW’s return to Le Mans after 25 years, competing in the Hypercar category against top-class competition.
