In an exhilarating flip of occasions, the BMW M Staff RLL emerged victorious within the 6-hour race of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (IMSA collection) at Watkins Glen, USA. The race, which unfolded with intense competitors and charming 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 boundaries of their respective automobiles. 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 site visitors, inflicting De Phillippi to lose the result in the #6 Porsche within the closing phases of the race. It appeared that victory had slipped away, however the subsequent technical violation found through the technical inspection modified the end result and handed BMW victory it in all probability deserved anyway.

For BMW M Motorsport, this triumph marks a major milestone. The BMW M Hybrid V8’s maiden victory not solely provides a brand new chapter to the historical past books but in addition 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 Staff RLL. Their relentless pursuit of excellence has been rewarded, solidifying their place as one of many prime 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 major milestone for our LMDh challenge! Congratulations and thanks to everybody at BMW M Motorsport in Munich, the BMW M Staff RLL, and drivers Connor De Phillippi and Nick Yelloly! Whereas we might have most well-liked to win on the observe, this success is the results of lengthy, laborious work and the well-deserved reward for the improbable performances of everybody concerned on this program. I’m notably delighted that our tempo was constantly sturdy all through the weekend, and we set the highest occasions. We have now been enhancing from race to race, and we now have earned our first victory within the GTP class. I’m extremely pleased with our whole crew!”