BMW M Team WRT takes victory in Sao Paulo 6 Hours race
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 8:37 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
BMW M Team WRT's No. 15 M Hybrid V8 secured victory at the FIA WEC 6 Hours of São Paulo on July 12. Drivers Kevin Magnussen, Raffaele Marciello, and Dries Vanthoor, who was unwell, started fourth on the grid. The team faced strong competition from Alpine, Cadillac, and Ferrari during the endurance race. This win enhances BMW's standing in the championship.
- •BMW M Team WRT won the FIA WEC 6 Hours of São Paulo.
- •Drivers included Kevin Magnussen, Raffaele Marciello, and Dries Vanthoor.
- •The team started fourth on the grid.
- •The race took place on July 12, 2026.
- •BMW faced competition from Alpine, Cadillac, and Ferrari.
- 8:37 PMRacer — BMW storms to Sao Paulo 6 Hours victory
"BMW M Team WRT’s No. 15 M Hybrid V8 battled its way to victory in today’s FIA WEC 6 Hours of São Paulo. Kevin Magnussen, Raffaele Marciello and an unwell Dries Vanthoor, who started fourth on the grid, beat the best that Alpine, Cadillac and Ferrari could throw at them...
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