Philipp Eng and BMW M Motorsport end 11-year partnership
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 1:23 PM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Philipp Eng will part ways with BMW M Motorsport after the 2026 season, concluding an 11-year collaboration. The decision comes as both parties mutually agree not to extend Eng's factory contract, which will allow the Austrian driver to explore new racing opportunities starting in 2027. Eng's departure marks the end of a significant chapter in his career with the German manufacturer.
- •Philipp Eng and BMW M Motorsport end their partnership in 2026.
- •Eng's factory contract will not be extended beyond this term.
- •The decision allows Eng to pursue new racing opportunities.
- •Eng's departure comes after 11 years with BMW M Motorsport.
- 1:23 PMMotorsport.com — Philipp Eng and BMW to part ways after 11 years
"BMW M Motorsport and Philipp Eng will part ways following the conclusion of the 2026 season, ending a successful 11-year partnership between the Austrian driver and the German manufacturer. Both parties have mutually agreed not to extend Eng's factory contract beyond its current term, allowing the 36-year-old to pursue new opportunities in his racing career starting in 2027. Eng leaves the ...Keep reading
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