In a motorsport showdown like no other, BMW is shaking up its line-ups for the upcoming race at Spa-Francorchamps! The clash between IMSA and the World Endurance Championship has forced teams to make strategic changes, with BMW M Team WRT taking a bold move by downsizing its driving pairs for the fierce competition.
While Penske Porsche Motorsports is gearing up with fresh faces for the Spa race, BMW M Team WRT is opting for a leaner approach with two drivers in each of its M Hybrid V8 entries. Dries Vanthoor and Sheldon van der Linde are set to represent RLL in California, leaving Kevin Magnussen and Raffaele Marciello to team up in one car, and Robin Frijns partnering with Rene Rast in the other for the intense battle in Belgium.
But the shake-up doesn’t stop there! Aston Martin Team THOR is also entering the fray with four drivers in its Valkyries, adding to the high-stakes drama of the upcoming race at Spa.
In the LMGT3 category, there are notable changes on the horizon. Esteban Masson, who stood in for the injured Ben Barnicoat in Italy, will be absent from the Spa race. Stepping into the spotlight for his WEC debut is former TGR Team SARD Super GT racer Yuichi Nakayama, ready to make his mark on the prestigious event.
Meanwhile, the absence of Christian Ried, the bronze seat holder for the No. 61 Iron Lynx Mercedes-AMG, has left fans speculating about the vacant spot on the entry list, keeping the excitement levels high leading up to the race day.
Mark your calendars for May 10, as the 6 Hours of Spa promises adrenaline-pumping action and unexpected twists as these powerhouse teams battle it out on the legendary track. Get ready for a motorsport spectacle like never before!
