The Belgian-based team executed a flawless 24-hour race at Circuit Paul Ricard on September 20, with riders Markus Reiterberger, Steven Odendaal, and Michael van der Mark leading the charge. Their victory serves as a redemption arc for the squad, which saw a potential championship slip away due to mechanical failure only thirty minutes from the finish line during the 2025 season. This year, the team maintained composure through the final laps, securing the crown under intense pressure.
BMW Motorrad Claims 2026 FIM EWC Title in Dramatic Bol d'Or Finish
The BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team clinched the 2026 FIM Endurance World Championship at the Bol d'Or season finale in France, overcoming the heartbreak of a near-miss at the same circuit just one year ago to secure the manufacturer's first-ever world title in the premier motorcycle series.
Bridgestone solidified its dominance in the series by sweeping the top five positions in the final standings. Nico Thuy, Director of Motorcycle at Bridgestone EMEA, emphasized that the reliability of the BATTLAX race tires proved essential for teams navigating the grueling, non-stop demands of the FIM EWC. Bridgestone served as the exclusive tire supplier for 19 teams this season, utilizing the extreme conditions of endurance racing to refine rubber compounds and structural designs that eventually inform their consumer tire development.
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