BMW M Hybrid V8 Delivers Gritty Top-5 Finish in Detroit Street Showdown

In a weekend filled with fierce wheel-to-wheel action and relentless competition, BMW M Team RLL put up a valiant fight at the fifth round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship on the narrow, unforgiving streets of Detroit. Despite their previous success on the podium at Long Beach and Laguna Seca, the team faced tough battles and strategy setbacks, ultimately securing fifth and seventh-place finishes in the GTP class — a performance that, while short of their expectations, underscores their resilience in one of the most challenging sprint races of the season.

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• By Jo-Carolyn Goode
• June 2, 2025