BMW secures second Hypercar win at Six Hours of Sao Paulo
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 8:50 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
BMW claimed victory in the World Endurance Championship's Six Hours of Sao Paulo held on July 12, 2026. The team, featuring drivers Kevin Magnussen, Raffaele Marciello, and Dries Vanthoor, led for most of the race but lost the net lead in the penultimate hour due to an error by Vanthoor. This win positions BMW favorably in the Hypercar title standings, boosting its championship prospects. The outcome highlights the competitive dynamic between BMW and Ferrari, as the two teams battled closely throughout the event.
- •BMW won the Six Hours of Sao Paulo on July 12, 2026.
- •Drivers included Kevin Magnussen, Raffaele Marciello, and Dries Vanthoor.
- •BMW lost the net lead late in the race but regained it to secure victory.
- •The outcome strengthens BMW's position in the Hypercar title chase.
- 8:50 PMAutosport — WEC Brazil: BMW pips Ferrari to second Hypercar win of 2026
- 8:39 PMMotorsport.com — WEC Brazil: BMW pips Ferrari to second Hypercar win of 2026
"BMW recovered from a late error to pip Ferrari to victory in the World Endurance Championship’s Six Hours of Sao Paulo and boost its prospects in the Hypercar title fight. Kevin Magnussen, Raffaele Marciello and Dries Vanthoor led much of the race in the #15 BMW M Hybrid, only losing the net lead in the penultimate hour when Vanthoor ran wide and handed the advantage to the #51 Ferrari 499P ...Keep reading
"BMW recovered from a late error to pip Ferrari to victory in the World Endurance Championship’s Six Hours of Sao Paulo and boost its prospects in the Hypercar title fight. Kevin Magnussen, Raffaele Marciello and Dries Vanthoor led much of the race in the #15 BMW M Hybrid, only losing the net lead in the penultimate hour when Vanthoor ran wide and handed the advantage to the #51 Ferrari 499P ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportJul 12, 2026, 8:50 PMWEC Brazil: BMW pips Ferrari to second Hypercar win of 2026
BMW recovered from a late error to pip Ferrari to victory in the World Endurance Championship’s Six Hours of Sao Paulo and boost its prospects in the Hypercar title fight. Kevin Magnussen, Raffaele Marciello and Dries Vanthoor led much of the race in the #15 BMW M Hybrid, only losing the net lead in the penultimate hour when Vanthoor ran wide and handed the advantage to the #51 Ferrari 499P ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJul 12, 2026, 8:39 PMWEC Brazil: BMW pips Ferrari to second Hypercar win of 2026
BMW recovered from a late error to pip Ferrari to victory in the World Endurance Championship’s Six Hours of Sao Paulo and boost its prospects in the Hypercar title fight. Kevin Magnussen, Raffaele Marciello and Dries Vanthoor led much of the race in the #15 BMW M Hybrid, only losing the net lead in the penultimate hour when Vanthoor ran wide and handed the advantage to the #51 Ferrari 499P ...Keep reading
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