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F1 world champion Max Verstappen is the complete racer on and off the track, his racing success also includes victories in the virtual world.

Thanks to BMW and Fanatec, motorsport enthusiasts who can’t afford an M4 GT3 will be able to buy its steering wheel, connect it to a sim rig, and take German manufacturer’s latest racecar for a spin in the virtual world.

This past weekend we got some action on the Nurburgring, once again, preparing for the upcoming 24-hour endurance race. The qualifying race took place and after six hours of hardcore driving, the starting positions for the ‘real deal’ are now set. BMW had no less than seven M6 GT3 cars lined-up at the starting line and the bests placed car at the end of it all was the #1 M6 GT3 which will be starting the race from P8. Initially, the car came in ninth and the eight place went to the #98 M6 GT3 from ROWE Racing. However, the #98 car was disqualified because it violated the minimum number of...

Auer and BMW part ways after one season as factory driver Autosport 1/02/2021 © LAT Images Auer and BMW announce split after one season Lucas Auer and BMW have mutually agreed to part ways after just a single year competing together in the DTM. Auer joined BMW as a factory driver last year to return to the DTM, where he had previously competed for rival manufacturer Mercedes until the end of its programme in 2018. The Austrian driver scored the marque's first win of the season at Lausitzring, leading a 1-2 ahead of Timo Glock, and added a second podium finish at Zolder later that year.

BMW Team RLL headed into Daytona hoping for a third, consecutive, win at the traditional 24-hour endurance race. After posting incredible results in 2020 and 2019, the BMW M8 GTE claimed only a podium finish this time around, with the number 24 car crossing the finish line third at the end. The number 25 MOTUL BMW M8 GTE car wasn’t too far behind either, crossing the finish line in fifth. This was the first race of the season in the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship. As you might be aware already, BMW announced it will only be competing in four races this season, focusing on endurance...