Audi is stepping onto the biggest stage in motorsport — and doing it with purpose. Just 115 days before its first Formula 1 race, the brand unveiled its striking new R26 Concept in Munich, offering a clear look at how Audi intends not only to compete, but to redefine its identity through F1. With a new design philosophy, ambitious leadership, and a modern factory-team structure spanning Germany, Switzerland, and the UK, Audi’s entry into Formula 1 signals far more than a sporting milestone.A new chapter in Audi’s transformationFor CEO Gernot Döllner, For…

Audi has officially revealed the design direction that will carry the brand into its long-awaited Formula 1 debut in 2026 — and the message from Munich is clear: this is more than entering a racing series. It’s a transformation of the entire company. The newly unveiled Audi R26 Concept delivers the first glimpse of what the four rings will look like at the pinnacle of motorsport, combining cutting-edge engineering with an elevated emotional identity.A racing entry with a deeper purposeDuring the Audi One reveal event, CEO Gernot Döllner emphasized that F…

For decades, American BMW privateers had to wrench their own street cars into race shape. Today, they can order a factory-built BMW race car with a parts pipeline, tech support, and a clear pathway from entry level to the top of GT racing. Chapter 45 of PressClub USA's customer-racing history explains how that transformation happened - and why it reshaped paddocks across the U.S.Why North America was a special challengeSanctioning bodies in the U.S. long used rulebooks that didn't match Europe's, which meant BMW's …

As dusk settles over Daytona International Speedway this weekend, a new era of BMW endurance racing will quite literally shine. BMW M Team WRT is taking the BMW M Hybrid V8 onto American soil for its first official IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship test - and the prototype's new yellow headlights are stealing the show before the race even begins.A debut that blends design and performanceBMW's latest evolution of its hybrid hypercar pairs technological refinement with visual drama. Alongside aerodynamic tweaks…

The next generation of racing talent is ready to take the wheel. BMW M Motorsport has proudly concluded the inaugural year of its M Racing Academy, a comprehensive training program dedicated to shaping rising stars from customer racing into complete professional drivers. The "Class of 2025" - Berkay Besler, Nerea Martí, Matt Million, and Niels Tröger - spent the past year immersed in a hands-on journey of performance, mentorship, and personal growth under the guidance of BMW's elite works drivers.Inside BMW's inten…

BMW M Team RLL faced a challenging weekend in Detroit as both BMW M Hybrid V8 cars missed the podium for the first time this IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship sprint race season, despite promising qualifying performances. After a fierce 100-minute battle through the tight city circuit, the #24 BMW M Hybrid V8 finished fifth, while the #25 car came home seventh following a post-race penalty.A Promising Start That Fell Short in the RaceThe weekend looked hopeful when Sheldon van der Linde and Dries Vanthoor secured third and fourth on the grid, endi…

In a thrilling display of determination and teamwork, the BMW M4 GT3 EVO secured its first win in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship at the Six Hours of the Glen, with BMW M works drivers Dan Harper and Max Hesse triumphing in the #48 Paul Miller Racing car in the GTD PRO class.This landmark victory marks the first time the BMW M4 GT3 EVO has topped the podium in IMSA competition, as well as Harper and Hesse’s first North American win—delivering a weekend of celebration for BMW fans.A Rollercoaster Race for the BMW M4 GT3 EVOStarting from secon…

The Winward Racing team has reclaimed its championship momentum with a hard-fought second-place finish in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GT Daytona (GTD) class at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. Despite a dramatic late-race caution that ended the contest under yellow, co-drivers Russell Ward and Philip Ellis powered the No. 57 Mercedes-AMG GT3 back to the podium — and further strengthened their lead in the 2025 championship standings.A Strong Weekend Performance Despite Late-Race DramaFrom the start of the weekend, Winward Racing demonstrate…

The 93rd edition of the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans brought mixed emotions for Team Peugeot TotalEnergies, who crossed the finish line with both their Hypercars but fell short of their competitive expectations after a promising start to the season.A Determined Effort Amid Challenging CircumstancesDespite meticulous preparation and high hopes, the Peugeot 9X8 #94 and #93 finished 12th and 17th respectively in this grueling endurance race. Although #94 set a new Hypercar distance record with an impressive 384 laps (5,232 km), the final standings did not…

Team Peugeot TotalEnergies returned to Brazil with high hopes for the Rolex 6 Hours of São Paulo, eager to bounce back after the challenging 24 Hours of Le Mans. Despite not reaping the rewards of their Le Mans efforts, the French team showed unwavering determination as they tackled the legendary Interlagos circuit, marking the start of the FIA World Endurance Championship's overseas season.Pushing Forward After Le MansThe São Paulo race signaled a fresh start for the second half of the season, and Team Peugeot TotalEnergies embraced the opportunity to …