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Marco Wittmann frustrated with BMW's performance and tire tactics

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Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Marco Wittmann frustrated with BMW's performance and tire tactics

Summary

At the Norisring weekend, the mood in the BMW camp was low. Kelvin van der Linde could not start on Sunday following a crash Saturday, leaving him without points. Marco Wittmann expressed disappointment regarding the Balance of Performance (BoP) after finishing tenth. Following the weekend's events, there is growing concern about the effectiveness of tire strategies employed by BMW. The team looks to address these issues in future races.

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By the Numbers

•Kelvin van der Linde was unable to start on Sunday due to a Saturday crash.
•Marco Wittmann finished tenth and expressed frustration over BoP.
•BMW's tire tactics are under scrutiny following the Norisring weekend.
•Team morale is reportedly low after recent performance issues.

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7:52 AMMotorsport.com — BoP trouble and strange tire tactics at BMW: "Artificial intervention taking place"

What they're saying

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Not only at Manthey and Porsche, but also in the BMW camp, the mood is low after the Norisring weekend: While Kelvin van der Linde was unable to start on Sunday following a crash on Saturday and left empty-handed, local hero Marco Wittmann's frustration over the Balance of Performance (BoP) was enormous. "I think we gave it our all - maximized it once again," he says after finishing tenth on ...Keep reading
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