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BMW boss Rahal says finishing Rolex 24 was "almost like a win"

BMW team boss Bobby Rahal has described getting the two new M Hybrid V8 LMDh prototypes to the finish on debut in last weekend’s Rolex 24 at Daytona as “almost like a win”.

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BMW boss Rahal says finishing Daytona was "almost like a win"

BMW team boss Bobby Rahal has described getting the two new M Hybrid V8 LMDh prototypes to the finish on debut in last weekend’s Daytona 24 Hours as “almost like a win”.

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Daytona 24: Cadillacs lead BMW in fourth practice

In the GTP teams’ penultimate practice ahead of the Daytona 24 Hours, Alexander Sims put Action Express Racing Cadillac on top from Ganassi, while Nick Yelloly lifted his BMW to third.

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Every driver racing in the 2023 Bathurst 12 Hour

The full entry list for the 2023 Bathurst 12 Hour, including 84 drivers from around the world, has been unveiled.

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Daytona 24 Hours: Castroneves’ late lap puts MSR top in second Roar practice

Meyer Shank Racing led an Acura 1-2 in the second Roar Before the 24 practice session, as defending Daytona 24 Hours race-winner Helio Castroneves took advantage of cool conditions and a clear track to grab top spot.

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Rolex 24: Castroneves’ late flyer puts MSR top in second Roar session

Meyer Shank Racing led an Acura 1-2 in the second Roar Before the 24 practice session, as defending Rolex 24 race-winner Helio Castroneves took advantage of cool conditions and a clear track to grab P1.

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The remarkable rise of the DTM's first family

Brothers Kelvin and Sheldon van der Linde have taken the GT scene by storm in recent years, adding victories in the Nurburgring 24 Hours plus titles in the ADAC GT Masters and DTM to their trophy cabinet. But the South African pair's road to the top was not straightforward, and…

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The remarkable rise of the DTM’s first family

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Ranking the top 10 drivers of DTM 2022

The 2022 DTM was a closely-fought affair that kept observers guessing until the final throes at Hockenheim, with the leading proponents from three different brands in contention. Here are the drivers who impressed the most

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DTM champion van der Linde wants 'bucket list' Bathurst outing

BMW driver Sheldon van der Linde wants to tick off the Bathurst 12 Hour from his bucket list after winning the 2022 DTM title with the new M4 GT3.

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DTM champion Sheldon van der Linde wants "bucket list" Le Mans, Bathurst outings

Sheldon van der Linde wants to tick off Le Mans 24 Hours and Bathurst 12 Hour from his bucket list after winning the 2022 DTM title with the M4 GT3.

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WRT dismisses 2023 DTM entry rumours with BMW

WRT has no plans to be on the 2023 DTM grid despite rumours linking the Belgian squad with a potential return to the championship, according to team principal Vincent Vosse.

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WRT shuts down 2023 DTM entry rumours with BMW

WRT has no plans to be on the 2023 DTM grid despite rumours linking the Belgian squad with a potential return to the championship, according to team principal Vincent Vosse.

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How BMW's new "freestyle" flagbearers swept to 2022 DTM glory

BMW secured its first DTM title since 2016 with a team new to the series and a brand-new car. Impeccable preparation meant Schubert Motorsport got out of the blocks quickly and with Sheldon van der Linde delivering the goods behind the wheel, it was the South African who came out…

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Have your say on the best of 2022: Autosport Awards nominees revealed

Voting for the 2022 Autosport Awards is open, giving you the chance to have your say on the best motorsport performers of the season.

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Auer: Success ballast left me with "no chance" to win DTM title

Mercedes driver Lucas Auer feels the success ballast he was carrying in Sunday’s DTM finale at Hockenheim left him with “no chance” to beat eventual champion Sheldon van der Linde to the title.

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DTM champion van der Linde couldn't sleep ahead of title decider

Newly-crowned DTM champion Sheldon van der Linde has admitted he struggled to sleep ahead of this weekend’s championship finale at Hockenheim.

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DTM Hockenheim: Van der Linde crowned champion, Wittmann wins finale

BMW’s Sheldon van der Linde clinched the 2022 DTM title with a third-place finish in the championship finale at Hockenheim, as Marco Wittmann made a rapid launch to score his first win of the year.

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DTM Hockenheim: Rast takes pole for finale as red flag compromises title rivals

Audi star Rene Rast was declared the pole-sitter for Sunday’s DTM finale at Hockenheim after qualifying was cut short by a crash for Red Bull driver Felipe Fraga.

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DTM Hockenheim: Rast takes pole as red flag compromises title rivals

Audi star Rene Rast was declared the pole-sitter for Sunday’s DTM finale at Hockenheim after qualifying was cut short by a crash for Red Bull driver Felipe Fraga.

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DTM Hockenheim: Auer beats van der Linde in chaotic crash-filled race

Mercedes driver Lucas Auer moved within two points of DTM championship leader Sheldon van der Linde with victory in the penultimate race of the season at the Hockenheimring, which was overshadowed by a violent multi-car pile-up.

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DTM Hockenheim: Auer beats van der Linde in crash-filled race

Mercedes driver Lucas Auer moved within two points of DTM championship leader Sheldon van der Linde with victory in the penultimate race of the season at Hockenheim, which was overshadowed by a violent multi-car pile-up and a Porsche engine catching fire.

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DTM stars Wittmann, van der Linde join BMW for Rolex 24

DTM frontrunners Marco Wittmann and Sheldon van der Linde will join the factory BMW team for January's Rolex 24 at Daytona for the start of the new GTP era of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

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DTM stars Wittmann, van der Linde join BMW for Daytona IMSA enduro

DTM frontrunners Marco Wittmann and Sheldon van der Linde will join the factory BMW team for the start of the new GTP era of the IMSA SportsCar Championship at Daytona in January.

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