In an exhilarating flip of occasions, the BMW M Group RLL emerged victorious within the 6-hour race of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (IMSA sequence) at Watkins Glen, USA. The race, which unfolded with intense competitors and fascinating moments, ended with Connor De Phillippi and Nick Yelloly being declared the winners after a post-race penalty for the first-placed Porsche.

Because the race closed De Phillippi, piloting the BMW M Hybrid V8, engaged in an exhilarating duel with the #6 Porsche. The 2 drivers Attlee forwards and backwards, pushing the bounds of their respective autos. All through his stint, De Phillippi demonstrated outstanding consistency and resilience, managing to carry onto the lead till the ultimate dash.

Nonetheless, destiny intervened within the type of heavy visitors, inflicting De Phillippi to lose the result in the #6 Porsche within the closing levels of the race. It appeared that victory had slipped away, however the subsequent technical violation found in the course of the technical inspection modified the result and handed BMW victory it most likely deserved anyway.

For BMW M Motorsport, this triumph marks a big milestone. The BMW M Hybrid V8’s maiden victory not solely provides a brand new chapter to the historical past books but additionally alerts the return of BMW prototypes to North American racing glory. The final time a BMW prototype secured a triumph in North America was in 1999 at Sebring with the enduring BMW V12 LMR.

The victory at Watkins Glen showcases the outstanding progress and dedication of the BMW M Group RLL. Their relentless pursuit of excellence has been rewarded, solidifying their place as one of many high contenders within the fiercely aggressive IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

Andreas Roos (Head of BMW M Motorsport): “Wow! The primary victory for the BMW M Hybrid V8 – a historic day for BMW M Motorsport and a big milestone for our LMDh challenge! Congratulations and thanks to everybody at BMW M Motorsport in Munich, the BMW M Group RLL, and drivers Connor De Phillippi and Nick Yelloly! Whereas we’d have most popular to win on the monitor, this success is the results of lengthy, arduous work and the well-deserved reward for the improbable performances of everybody concerned on this program. I’m significantly delighted that our tempo was persistently sturdy all through the weekend, and we set the highest occasions. We’ve been bettering from race to race, and we now have earned our first victory within the GTP class. I’m extremely pleased with our total crew!”