BMW “approached” by other teams to run factory IMSA LMDh programme

BMW Evaluates IMSA GTP Future as RLL Contract Nears 2026 Expiry

BMW is currently evaluating a potential change in its IMSA GTP service provider for the 2026 season, with long-time partner Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) at the center of the discussion. Its top-tier LMDh program is currently centered around the BMW M Hybrid V8. A Contract Up for Renewal The contract between BMW and RLL—who have been factory-aligned since 2009—is set to expire at the end of the 2025 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship…

BMW Denies Tariff-Related IMSA Exit Rumors

Photo: Mike Levitt/IMSA BMW M Motorsport director Andreas Roos has denied rumors linking the German manufacturer to a potential withdrawal from the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship over U.S. President Trump’s ongoing tariff war. Multiple sources indicated to Sportscar365 over the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach weekend that the Bavarian brand could be forced to shutter its two-car factory GTP program due to the expected increased costs the…

BMW “approached” by other teams to run factory IMSA LMDh programme

The German manufacturer responds to speculation about a service provider switch.

BMW considering GTP program shake-up for 2026

German automaker BMW is evaluating a potential switch of IMSA GTP service provider for the 2026 season, according to RACER sources, with Rahal Letterman Lanigan in line to potentially be replaced by one of a selection of teams currently in discussions with the brand. RLL has represented BMW at a factory level since 2009 and has since won 24 races, including a class victory at the 2020 Rolex 24 At Daytona while competing in GTLM. It also won both…

BMW Evaluating IMSA GTP Service Provider Switch

BMW Evaluating IMSA GTP Service Provider Switch, Will RLL retain the contact to run BMW's LMDh prototypes for 2026?