BMW M4 GT3 EVO Spearheads The BMW M Motorsport 2026 Campaign

BMW M Motorsport is shifting into high gear for the 2026 GT World Challenge Europe, unleashing a formidable fleet led by the BMW M4 GT3 EVO. With the season opener at Paul Ricard looming, the Bavarian manufacturer has assembled an elite roster of works drivers to handle the steering duties across both the Sprint and Endurance Cups. Defending champions Kelvin van der Linde and Charles Weerts are back in the cockpit of the number 32 machine for Team WRT, looking to replicate their dominant performance from last year.

Joining the title defence is MotoGP icon Valentino Rossi, who remains a central figure in the Team WRT line-up. Rossi will be piloting the number 46 BMW M4 GT3 EVO alongside Max Hesse for the full ten-round calendar, with Dan Harper bolstering the squad for endurance stints. The grid also welcomes newcomer Jordan Pepper, who will alternate between cars to support the Pro Cup aspirations of the Belgian outfit.

Meanwhile, ROWE Racing is tuning its strategy to focus on the Endurance Cup crown. The team will field two entries, including the number 98 car driven by the seasoned trio of Augusto Farfus, Raffaele Marciello, and Jake Dennis. This car will sport a striking white, red, and black livery, a design that previously turned heads at the Macau GT World Cup. Their second entry features another fresh face, Tim Tramnitz, sharing the drive with Jens Klingmann and Ugo de Wilde in the Gold Cup.

The depth of BMW’s involvement extends further down the paddock. Teams like Century Motorsport and Paradine Competition are preparing their own versions of the BMW M4 GT3 EVO for battle, ensuring the manufacturer has a presence in almost every category. Whether it is navigating the technical corners of Brands Hatch or the relentless demand of the 24 Hours of Spa, these teams are engineered for success. With such a high-calibre line-up and refined machinery, the 2026 season promises a display of pure mechanical prowess and tactical brilliance.