BMW M2 Racing (2025) Unveiled: A New Contender in Customer Motorsport Makes Its Debut at Hockenheim and the Nürburgring

BMW M2 Racing (2025): Official Teaser at Hockenheim

The car is set to mark its entry into customer motorsport from 2026

With a fresh name, revamped aesthetics, and its initial trial at the notorious "Green Hell," BMW M Motorsport's latest introductory model had a double feature this weekend. The BMW M2 Racing debuted its new look to enthusiasts at the DTM season finale in Hockenheim (GER), situated within the paddock. Concurrently, the vehicle underwent its inaugural race trial on Saturday during the 4-hour endurance race at the Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS) on the Nordschleife circuit (GER).

The vehicle is officially referred to as the BMW M2 Racing, as it is constructed using the BMW M2 street model as its foundation. Nonetheless, the BMW M2 Racing undergoes specific alterations to meet the technological and budgetary needs of an entry-level race car. As the development of the racing car, scheduled for deployment starting in 2026, is still in its early stages, there may be changes. Consequently, the technical specifications for the BMW M2 Racing will be disclosed next year.

Photo Gallery: BMW M2 Racing (2025) at the NLS Race

Revealed at Hockenheim, the BMW M Motorsport vehicle will undergo additional trials throughout the 2025 season. The vehicle's design features hidden surprises dubbed "Easter Eggs," entertaining fans with outlines of full layouts or specific segments of iconic racing circuits from around the globe for their guessing pleasure.

The initial rigorous trial took place this Saturday, with the car still in its camouflage livery. During the NLS race at the Nürburgring's North Loop, BMW M factory drivers Max Hesse and Jens Klingmann, both from Germany, completed the inaugural laps. The BMW M2 Racing car was fielded by the FK Performance Motorsport Team and successfully navigated the four-hour race without encountering any technical issues.

BMW M2 Racing (2025) competes in the NLS race.

Björn Lellmann, who oversees customer racing at BMW M Motorsport, shared that with the unveiling of the latest design and the naming of their entry-level car, coupled with its initial rigorous trial on the Nordschleife circuit, the BMW M2 Racing's development is advancing to a new level. He emphasized that the year 2025 will be heavily focused on extensive testing to ensure that their clients have a meticulously prepared racing machine ready for the 2026 season.

The BMW M2 Racing is engineered with a commitment to top-notch technology, dependable performance, and primarily, affordability. These principles guide every phase of our development process. I'm thrilled to share that we've had a successful launch this weekend at both Hockenheim and the Nürburgring.

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Jens Klingmann shared that the purpose of this test was to conduct an initial assessment with the vehicle, focusing on accumulating experience and data, which they successfully did. With 27 laps completed without significant issues, the team is extremely pleased. Klingmann's initial impressions of the BMW M2 Racing's drivability are overwhelmingly positive. The varying weather conditions proved to be advantageous, allowing the team to drive in both dry and wet conditions, providing a comprehensive understanding of the car's handling. The next steps involve analyzing the collected data and aiming for further advancements in the upcoming tests.

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