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The BMW M Hybrid V8 is set to return to the track in 2026 with a refreshed look and significant aerodynamic refinements as it continues its campaign in both the FIA World Endurance Championship and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. The hypercar’s new design is the result of lessons learned from previous seasons and aims to deliver greater consistency across different circuits.
The most noticeable change is at the front, where an updated splitter manages airflow more effectively. BMW’s trademark kidney grille has been slimmed down but keeps its illuminated Iconic Glow surround, ensuring the car remains instantly recognisable even at night. Revised headlights complete the sharper face of the endurance racer.
Beyond aesthetics, the updates are designed to enhance performance. Revised aerodynamics should iron out track-specific weaknesses observed in past races, while optimised airflow also improves cooling efficiency – a crucial factor in long-distance endurance events. Developed in close collaboration with chassis partner Dallara, the changes have already been tested in private sessions and will debut publicly after the FIA WEC “Lone Star Le Mans” in Austin.
If homologated as planned, the upgraded BMW M Hybrid V8 will make its competitive debut at the 24 Hours of Daytona in January 2026. For BMW M Motorsport, it represents the next step in a continuous development cycle that has already seen brake systems improved for the current season.
Head of BMW M Motorsport, Andreas Roos, expressed confidence that the revised package will help the team fight more consistently at the sharp end of the grid. With months of preparation still ahead, the Bavarian brand is determined to start the new season with momentum and to continue pushing its endurance challenger towards the very front of the field.
