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New teammate for BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team in 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship

December 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Munich. BMW Motorrad Motorsport is opting for continuity with a strong new addition in the upcoming 2024 season of the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC). In the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team, Markus Reiterberger […]

Finale in the FIM EWC 2023: BMW achieves new lap records

September 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Le Castellet. A thrilling FIM Endurance World Championship 2023 season finale at Le Castellet (FRA) saw the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team claim another podium finish and secure third place in the world championship standings. […]

Best European team at the Suzuka 8 Hours

August 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Suzuka. The BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team recorded an outstanding, hard-earned seventh place at the Suzuka 8 Hours (JPN) to secure important championship points in the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC). Markus Reiterberger (GER), […]

FIM EWC in Japan: BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team ready for Suzuka 8 Hours

August 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Suzuka. This weekend, the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team and the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC) are in Asia. Round three of the 2023 season will take place at Suzuka, Japan, from 4th to […]

24H SPA EWC Motos: Another podium for BMW Motorrad

June 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Spa-Francorchamps. The tension within the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team finally evaporated after 24 intensive hours of racing at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps (BEL); Markus Reiterberger (GER), Ilya Mikhalchik (UKR) and Jérémy Guarnoni (FRA) again finished […]

New version of BMW M1000RR premiers at 24H SPA EWC Motos Belgium

June 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Spa-Francorchamps. The BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team is returning to the scene of its greatest success to date. This weekend, the 24H SPA EWC Motos (BEL) forms round two of the FIM Endurance World Championship […]

24h Le Mans: First podium finish of the season for the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team

April 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Le Mans. The BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team kicked off the FIM Endurance World Championship 2023 (FIM EWC) with a podium finish. Markus Reiterberger (GER), Ilya Mikhalchik (UKR) and Jérémy Guarnoni (FRA) claimed third place […]

FIM Endurance World Championship 2023 Season Guide

April 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Le Mans. The FIM Endurance World Championship 2023 (FIM EWC) starts this weekend with the 24 Hours of Le Mans (FRA). This season, the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team will be competing with the new […]

24h Le Mans kicks off 2023 FIM EWC with new BMW M 1000 RR

April 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Le Mans. The stage is set for the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC): next weekend (13th to 16th April), the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team will be starting the 2023 season with the new #37 BMW […]

Bol d‘Or team forced to retire with technical issue

September 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Le Castellet. The finale of this season’s FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC), the 85th staging of the Bol d’Or at Le Castellet (FRA), began with the highly-acclaimed first FIM EWC pole position for the […]

BMW racing Suzuka 8 Hours for first time

August 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Suzuka. The third round of the FIM Endurance World Championship 2022 (FIM EWC) takes the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team to Japan. The Suzuka 8 Hours is coming up next weekend (5th to 7th August), […]

Scott Redding claims his first podium on the BMW M 1000 RR at Donington Park

July 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Donington Park. Donington Park, an iconic British circuit steeped in history, once again proved to be a successful hunting ground for BMW Motorrad Motorsport in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). In the Superpole Race […]

Special round of FIM Superbike World Championship 2022 this weekend

July 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Donington Park. A special round of the FIM Superbike World Championship 2022 awaits BMW Motorrad Motorsport this coming weekend. The fifth event of the season at Donington Park (GBR) is the home race for the […]

Will 276km/h topspeed be broken at WorldSBK Misano?

June 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Misano. The next round of the FIM Superbike World Championship 2022 takes BMW Motorrad Motorsport to the Italian Adriatic coast: the fourth event of the season will take place in Misano this weekend (10th to […]

Historic victory at home race: World Endurance Team wins the 24H SPA EWC Motos

June 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Spa-Francorchamps. It is a dream that has come true. The BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team has won the 24H SPA EWC Motos. After 24 sometimes dramatic hours on the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps (BEL), the #37 […]

24-hour race at Spa is a real highlight on the calendar

May 31, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Spa-Francorchamps. The BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team has been looking forward to the 24H SPA EWC Motos at Spa-Francorchamps (BEL) for some time. The home race for the squad led by Team Manager Werner Daemen […]

Ardennes Rollercoaster Preparation for 24H SPA EWC Motos

May 20, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Spa-Francorchamps. On the first weekend in June there is another highlight in store for the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team in the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC): the return of motorcycle endurance racing to […]

Stone in the radiator plus unfortunate retirement ends 24h Le Mans for BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team

April 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Le Mans. The 24 Hours of Le Mans (FRA), the season-opener in the FIM Endurance World Championship 2022, began according to plan for the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team. Starting from fourth place, Jérémy Guarnoni […]

Season-opener in the FIM EWC 24h Le Mans

April 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Le Mans. The FIM Endurance World Championship kicks off the 2022 season with a classic over the Easter weekend, the 24 Hours of Le Mans (FRA) on 16th/17th April. For the BMW Motorrad World Endurance […]

MotorLand Aragón: Highs and lows for BMW Motorrad Motorsport at 2022 WorldSBK season-opener

April 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Alcañiz. The 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) kicked off at MotorLand Aragón. BMW Motorrad Motorsport experienced an opening weekend of highs and lows in Spain. Competing for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team were […]

Kick off 2022 season of WorldSBK at Aragón

April 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Alcañiz. The preparation phase is over, now it’s time for action. This weekend (8th to 10th April), BMW Motorrad Motorsport gets started in the FIM Superbike World Championship 2022 (WorldSBK) at MotorLand Aragón, Spain. This season, […]

Training accident sidelines BMW WorldSBK season opener Aragón rider

April 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Alcañiz. Injured Michael van der Mark (NED) has taken the decision to not participate in the 2022 season opener of the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) at MotorLand Aragón (ESP) this coming weekend. The works […]

BMW Motorrad Motorsport evaluated numerous new components and set-up solutions

March 30, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Barcelona. BMW Motorrad Motorsport continued is preparations for the 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship with two days of testing at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya (ESP). The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team and the Bonovo action BMW Racing […]

BMW Motorrad Motorsport continues WorldSBK season preparations

March 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Barcelona. BMW Motorrad Motorsport continued is preparations for the 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship with two days of testing at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya (ESP). The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team and the Bonovo action BMW Racing […]

FIM EWC 2022 completes first winter test

December 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Almeria. After the successful 2021 season, victory in Most (CZE) and second place overall in the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC), the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team is now concentrating fully on preparations for […]

FIM EWC finale in Most: BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team celebrates maiden victory

October 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Most. The BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team has made it onto the top step of the podium in the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC). The team celebrated its first victory in the FIM EWC […]

FIM EWC: six-hour race at Most for 2021 finale

October 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Munich. A premiere for the 2021 finale: the Autodrom Most in the Czech Republic is hosting the FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC) for the first time this season. The BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team will […]

Another rider’s mistake ruins 24h Bol d’Or in Le Castellet for BMW racer

September 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Le Castellet. The BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team will start the Bol d’Or in Le Castellet (FRA), which is the third round of the 2021 FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC), from third on the […]

FIM EWC: BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team forced to prematurely give up

September 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Le Castellet. After stepping onto the podium in the previous two races of the 2021 FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC), the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team was fighting for positions at the very top […]

Round three of 2021 FIM EWC: Bol d’Or France

September 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team is all set for the next classic in the 2021 FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC). The 24-hour Bol d’Or on 18th/19th September at Circuit Paul Ricard in […]

12 Hours Estoril: Endurance Teams ready for round two FIM EWC 2021

July 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Estoril. The stage is set for the second round of the FIM Endurance World Championship 2021 (FIM EWC): This Saturday (17th July) BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team will take on the 12-hour race at Estoril, Portugal. […]

Fantastic fightback at Le Mans 24 Heures Motos

June 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Le Mans. The BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team kicked off the 2021 season in the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC) with a podium finish. Markus Reiterberger (GER), Ilya Mikhalchik (UKR) and Xavi Forés (ESP) […]

Fantastic fightback at Le Mans 24 Heures Motos

June 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Le Mans. The BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team kicked off the 2021 season in the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC) with a podium finish. Markus Reiterberger (GER), Ilya Mikhalchik (UKR) and Xavi Forés (ESP) […]

BMW to start Le Mans race debut from front of the grid

June 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Le Mans. The new #37 BMW M 1000 RR for the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC) will start its race debut in Le Mans (FRA) from the front places of the grid. The two-part […]

24 Heures Motos Le Mans season opener

June 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Munich. BMW Motorrad Motorsport and BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team get the FIM Endurance World Championship 2021 (FIM EWC) started with a real endurance classic. The season kicks off with the ‘24 Heures Motos’ on […]

Le Mans 24 Heures Motos 2021 schedule

April 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Le Mans. Just a few weeks to go until the ‘24 Heures Motos’ on 17th/18th April at Le Mans (FRA) will see the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team start the 2021 season in the FIM Endurance […]

Strong BMW trio for 2021 FIM Endurance World Championship

January 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Proven riders and an experienced newcomer sums up the rider line-up for the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team for the 2021 FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC). Markus Reiterberger (GER) and Ilya Mikhalchik (UKR) […]

BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team starts 24 Heures Motos in 2nd

August 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Le Mans. The BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team has secured second place on the grid in an exciting, two-part qualifying for the “24 Heures Motos” in Le Mans (FRA). The average time of the fastest […]

World’s Fastest Road Racer Joins 24 Heures Motos Le Mans for BMW

August 26, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team will receive support from a big name in the BMW Motorrad Motorsport family at the “24 Heures Motos” in Le Mans (FRA). Peter Hickman (GBR) will be the […]

Back Again with BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team at Le Mans

July 18, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Le Mans. A long wait eventually came to an end this week for the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team. The whole team met up at the racetrack for the first time for many months, as […]

FIM EWC: BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team finishes on the podium in Sepang

December 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Sepang. Second race, second podium for the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team in the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC): Ilya Mikhalchik (UKR) and Markus Reiterberger (GER) secured third place at the “Sepang 8 Hours” […]

FIM EWC: BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team to start the 8 Hours of Sepang

December 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Sepang. The next challenge in the FIM Endurance World Championship awaits the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team and the new #37 BMW S 1000 RR in the form of the 8 Hours of Sepang (MAS) […]

BMW racers Ilya Mikhalchik and Kenny Foray at the season finale in Spain

November 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Spanish Superbike Championship: Guest starts for Mikhalchik and Foray at the finale. Jerez de la Frontera, in the south of Spain, hosted the final round of the 2019 Spanish Superbike Championship (RFME CEV). As well […]

Karel Hanika is Alpe Adria International Motorcycle Champion

October 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Alpe Adria International Motorcycle Championship: Karel Hanika crowned champion. The 2019 champion in the Alpe Adria International Motorcycle Championship (AA) also rides a BMW S 1000 RR: Karel Hanika (CZE / Fany Gastro BMW Motorrad) […]

BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team battles for podium on new BMW S 1000 RR at the Bol d’Or

September 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Le Castellet. The BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team and the newly developed endurance version of the BMW S 1000 RR enjoyed a successful debut in the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC). At the Bol […]

BMW racer Ilya Mikhalchik is 2019 IDM champion

September 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

International German Championship: Ilya Mikhalchik is champion. The BMW Motorrad Motorsport family can celebrate its next 2019 season champion. Ilya Mikhalchik (UKR) wrapped up the successful defence of his title at the seventh, and penultimate, […]

Strong rider trio for the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team

August 22, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. With the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team, BMW Motorrad Motorsport is expanding its international works involvement with the new BMW S 1000 RR to include the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC). And the […]

Success for the BMW racers in FIM EWC, IDM and CSBK

June 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

FIM Endurance World Championship: Success for BMW teams at Oschersleben. The 8-hour race at Oschersleben (GER) was the penultimate round of the 2018/19 season in the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC). The long-distance race […]

Two titles in one weekend: Markus Reiterberger is Superstock European champion, Ilya Mikhalchik champion in the IDM

October 1, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The alpha Racing-Van-Zon-BMW team had twice the reason to celebrate when team principal Werner Daemen’s crew won the titlesin two international championships at the weekend. Markus Reiterberger (GER) was crowned Superstock European champion in […]