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BMW to leave WEC at the end of the season

BMW have announced that they will withdraw themselves from the World Endurance Championships when the season ends later this month. The company will stay involved in Formula E, DTM, and IMSA but will no longer be involved in the WEC. BMW Group Motorsport Director Jens Marquardt released a statement:  “We will not compete in WEC going forward. Therefore, the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June will be another highlight for us in drawing to a close – just like in 2018, when we celebrated the successful world premiere of the BMW 8 Series Coupe there.” “But in light of us sharpening our focus as part of our strategy for the future, continuing our WEC involvement in...
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