BMW M Motorsport’s RLL team marked a significant milestone in their IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship campaign, securing an outstanding one-two finish for their hybrid-powered machine at the grueling 6-hour race in Indianapolis. As a testament to BMW’s innovative prowess and technological advancements in their LMDh hybrid programme, this latest achievement arrives mere days after the BMW M Hybrid V8 secured its initial podium finish, underscoring the brand’s growing presence at the pinnacle of motorsport.
At the iconic Indianapolis race, the unpredictable combination of rain and a drying track proved no match for the BMW M Hybrid V8’s superior performance, as its hybrid expertise, combined with expert driving and shrewd strategy, ultimately tipped the scales in its favour.
Philipp Eng and Jesse Krohn, co-drivers of the #24 BMW M Hybrid V8, claimed the top spot, closely followed by their teammates Connor De Phillippi and Nick Yelloly in the #25 car. This milestone event marks the inaugural one-two finish for BMW M Motorsport’s RLL team in the GTP class, as well as their primary victory of the current season.
Indianapolis (USA), 20-22 September 2024. The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship features a competitive grid of GTP and LMDh vehicles, with the #24 BMW M Hybrid V8 entry piloted by drivers Philipp Eng and Jesse Krohn for BMW M Staff RLL.
As they took to their home circuit, just a few kilometers from BMW’s global hub, the team showcased the full extent of the BMW M Hybrid V8’s capabilities. The swift decision to fit slick tyres proved decisive for the hybrid cars, allowing them to maintain their advantage despite being beset by congestion during the final stages of the race.
In the GTD class, Turner Motorsport demonstrated the potency of BMW’s motorsports program, as Robby Foley, Patrick Gallagher, and Jake Walker – all from the United States – piloted the #96 BMW M4 GT3 to a commendable second-place finish. The Paul Miller Racing team’s #1 BMW M4 GT3 car, driven by an American trio comprising Madison Snow, Bryan Sellers, and Neil Verhagen, finished eighth overall within the GTD PRO class.
The BMW M Hybrid V8’s impressive capabilities are further accentuated by its ability to showcase the company’s commitment to innovative hybrid technology in motorsport, exemplifying both tenacity and effectiveness throughout a challenging season.
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