BMW M Hybrid V8 Battles Hard But Misses Podium in Detroit Street Race
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 23, 2025 –
BMW M Team RLL faced a challenging weekend in Detroit as both BMW M Hybrid V8 cars missed the podium for the first time this IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship sprint race season, despite promising qualifying performances. After a fierce 100-minute battle through the tight city circuit, the #24 BMW M Hybrid V8 finished fifth, while the #25 car came home seventh following a post-race penalty.A Promising Start That Fell Short in the Race
The weekend looked hopeful when Sheldon van der Linde and Dries Vanthoor secured third and fourth on the grid, ending Vanthoor’s impressive streak of four consecutive pole positions. But Detroit’s unforgiving streets didn’t allow the BMW M Hybrid V8s to capitalize on these strong starts.