Jordan Pepper begins his BMW GT3 journey, focusing on adaptation, learning from teammates, and long-term career growth.
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Pepper embarks on fresh chapter with BMW in 2026 with eyes on long-term future

Jordan Pepper has urged realism as he begins his BMW factory career, stressing that instant dominance remains unrealistic when switching manufacturers. While speaking to Sportscar365, the South African GT star made clear that adaptation, not expectation, defines his mindset as he steps into the BMW M4 GT3 EVO, noting that “it’s not like you hop…

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Plus Racing retains its BMW line-up as Team KRC expands to two M4 GT3 Evos for 2026 GTWC Asia campaign.
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Plus Racing stands firm as Team KRC grows to two cars as BMW M4 GT3 EVO takes centre stage for 2026 GTWC Asia

Two BMW customer teams have outlined contrasting but complementary strategies ahead of the 2026 season of GT World Challenge (GTWC) Asia powered by AWS. While Plus Racing retains a familiar driver pairing, reigning Silver-Am champions Team KRC will expand to a two-car operation. Both squads will campaign the latest Evo version of the BMW M4…

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A 36-car grid headlines the 2026 Bathurst 12 Hour as Ford debuts and global GT3 giants return to Mount Panorama.
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Global grid gathers for landmark 2026 Bathurst 12 Hours

The 2026 Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour will welcome at least 36 cars to Mount Panorama, marking the largest field of the decade at Australia’s International Enduro. Moreover, organisers expect the grid to grow further before entries officially close in early January. Already, the provisional list signals one of the most competitive editions in recent memory….

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BMW and Team WRT unveil refreshed LMGT3 driver line-ups for 2026 WEC, with Augusto Farfus leading new crews in both entries.
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BMW and Team WRT reveal revamped LMGT3 driver line-ups for 2026 WEC

BMW and Team WRT have unveiled a significantly reshaped LMGT3 driver roster ahead of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) campaign. While the team enjoyed a competitive 2025 season with four podium finishes, the Belgian outfit has introduced a host of changes for the upcoming year. Only one driver from last season’s line-up remains….

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Fourteen global manufacturers, including new entrant Genesis, headline the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) entry list.
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Global manufacturers set for 2026 FIA WEC season

The FIA World Endurance Championship will feature one of the most diverse and competitive grids in global motorsport when the 2026 season begins. Fourteen major automotive manufacturers have committed to the championship, reinforcing the remarkable momentum the series has built during the Hypercar era. The entry list reflects the continued growth of endurance racing at…

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BMW retains its Hypercar driver line-up for 2026 while Peugeot adds Nick Cassidy and Théo Pourchaire to its FIA WEC squad.
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BMW and Peugeot confirm Hypercar driver line-ups for 2026 WEC season

BMW M Team WRT and Team Peugeot TotalEnergies have confirmed their Hypercar driver line-ups for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season. Both manufacturers aim to build on the progress achieved during the 2025 campaign. BMW improved its points tally by 23 compared to the previous year, while Peugeot gained 27 additional points and…

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BMW claims maiden victory at home during the GTWC Endurance Cup at the Nürburgring
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GTWC Europe | Round 8 | Nürburgring | Endurance Cup | Race | BMW claims victory at home

BMW finally tasted overall victory on home soil at the GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS, as ROWE Racing conquered the Nürburgring in the three-hour Endurance Cup race. It marked the Bavarian manufacturer’s first triumph in Germany since joining the series, a breakthrough achieved by the #98 crew of Raffaele Marciello, Augusto Farfus and…

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BMW M Hybrid V8 will sport a new look and aerodynamics in 2026 FIA WEC, with a revised front end and technical upgrades for more consistent performance.
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BMW M Hybrid V8 to get bold new look and aero updates for 2026 WEC

The BMW M Hybrid V8 will return to the track for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) with a striking new design, thanks to a series of aerodynamic updates. The German automotive giant made the announcement on 26 August, revealing that the revised Hypercar will feature both a bold exterior redesign and technical optimisations…

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BMW confirms long-term commitment to FIA WEC Hypercar programme and IMSA as regulations run to 2032 and competition intensifies.
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BMW commits to long-term FIA WEC Hypercar programme for 2026 and beyond

FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) competitor BMW has confirmed that it will continue competing in the championship’s top-tier Hypercar class for the foreseeable future, including 2026, strengthening the rapidly expanding category. The German manufacturer entered the series’ premier division in 2024 with two BMW M Hybrid V8 prototypes. The programme marked the return of BMW…

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Team WRT wins the first Round of the 2025 GTWC Europe at Paul Ricard
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GTWC Europe | Round 1 | Paul Ricard | Endurance Cup | Team WRT claims first victory of the season

The 2025 GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS began in style at Circuit Paul Ricard. A strong field, high expectations, and a dramatic six-hour race delivered the perfect start. By Sunday night, Team WRT and BMW celebrated a decisive victory, but every manufacturer showed signs of strength. Lamborghini fires first shots The two-day prologue…

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