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Dries Vanthoor guides BMW M Team WRT through IMSA transition

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 4:48 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Dries Vanthoor guides BMW M Team WRT through IMSA transition

Summary

Dries Vanthoor is central to BMW M Team WRT's rapid evolution in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. The Belgian driver is aiding in the development of a championship-caliber sports car program, built from scratch within four months. This is Vanthoor's second full-time season in IMSA, placing him prominently in BMW's ambitious GTP efforts. As the team continues adjusting operationally, they aim for success amidst this significant transition.

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Key Details

•Vanthoor helps lead BMW's GTP transition in IMSA.
•The program was established in four months.
•This is Vanthoor's second full-time season in IMSA.
•The team is focused on enhancing capabilities and operations.

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4:48 PMMotorsport.com — “Good Things Take Time” says Dries Vanthoor as BMW M Team WRT continues rapid IMSA transition

What they're saying

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Building a championship-caliber sports car program from scratch in four months is a daunting task, but Dries Vanthoor is helping steer BMW’s top-class GTP effort through a rapid operational evolution in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Now in his second full-time IMSA season, the 28-year-old Belgian driver finds himself at the center of a major transition for the manufacturer ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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