The #20 BMW M Team WRT claimed a dominant victory at the Six Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, the second round of the 2026 WEC season. Robin Frijns took the chequered flag, narrowly beating his teammate in the #15 car, led by Kevin Magnussen, by less than two seconds in a high-intensity finish.
This triumph marks a monumental milestone for the German manufacturer, representing BMW's first victory in the highest class of endurance racing since rejoining the category three years ago. More significantly, it is the marque's first win as a manufacturer since 1999, successfully ending a title drought that spanned nearly three decades and re-establishing their competitiveness in the Hypercar era.
Technical analysis of the race indicates that BMW's superiority at Spa was rooted in the optimal efficiency of its hybrid power delivery and chassis stability in high-speed sectors. The demanding nature of the Spa-Francorchamps circuit requires a precise aerodynamic balance to minimize tyre degradation during long stints. BMW successfully calibrated its setup to maintain a consistent pace over six hours, a factor that proved decisive in securing a 1-2 finish for the team.
The battle for the remaining podium spots was fierce, with four cars contesting for second place while chasing the leading machine. The #50 Ferrari, driven by Antonio Fuoco, eventually secured third place. Meanwhile, Aston Martin and Toyota finished fourth and fifth respectively, suggesting that the performance gap between the major Hypercar manufacturers is continuing to shrink.
In the LMGT3 category, Ferrari maintained its dominance with a victory for the #21 Vista AF Corse. They outpaced the Garage 59 McLaren and the Heart of Racing Aston Martin to complete the rostrum. The result in the GT3 class highlighted that tyre management and fuel efficiency remain the primary determinants of success in long-distance events on technical circuits like Spa.
The strategic impact of this result provides BMW with significant momentum in the 2026 constructors' championship battle. The double victory at Spa validates their current technical development path, proving that their machinery is capable of sustained performance under extreme endurance conditions. The team's focus now shifts to ensuring mechanical consistency to replicate this success in future rounds, particularly in managing component wear during longer endurance events.
| Position | Car # | Team | Drivers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | BMW M Team WRT | R. Frijns, R. Rast, S. van der Linde |
| 2 | 15 | BMW M Team WRT | K. Magnussen, R. Marciello, D. Vanthoor |
| 3 | 50 | Ferrari AF Corse | A. Fuoco, M. Molina, N. Nielsen |
| 4 | 007 | Aston Martin Thor Team | H. Tincknell, T. Gamble |
| 5 | 7 | Toyota Racing | M. Conway, K. Kobayashi, N. De Vries |
LMGT3 Results (Top 3):
| Position | Car # | Team | Drivers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | Vista AF Corse | F. Heriau, S. Mann, A. Rovera |
| 2 | 10 | Garage 59 | A. Au, T. Fleming, M. Kirchhöfer |
| 3 | 27 | Heart of Racing Team | I. James, Z. Robichon, M. Drudi |
Baca Juga
BMW M Team WRT meraih kemenangan bersejarah di Six Hours of Spa-Francorchamps 2026, mengakhiri puasa gelar manufacturer sejak tahun 1999.
FIA WEC menunda Qatar 1812km 2026 di Lusail akibat situasi geopolitik Timur Tengah. Seri pembuka kini menjadi 6 Hours of Imola pada April.
Garage 59 meluncurkan livery McLaren 720S LMGT3 Evo untuk debut FIA WEC 2026 dengan dua mobil dan enam pembalap menjelang 6 Hours of Imola.
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