GTWC-IGTC | BMW and Rowe with two M4s on the track, Marciello is also there

BMW M Motorsport has agreed with Rowe Racing for the GT World Challenge Europe and Intercontinental GT Challenge events in the 2024 season.

Defending the colors of the Bavarian company will once again be two M4 GT3s fielded by the German team for the Endurance Cup events of the SRO Motorsports Group series.

Hans-Peter Naundorf's team will also have two cars on the track for the prestigious 24-hour events which will take place at the Nürburgring-Nordschleife and Spa-Francorchamps.

In the GTWC we will see Philipp Eng, Marco Wittmann and Nick Yelloly at the wheel, winners in the Ardennes last year, while the car crew for the Monza stage will be defined, which coincides with the IMSA one where Eng and Yelloly will have to drive the LMDh.

The second BMW will instead go to the duo from the Junior program, namely Dan Harper and Max Hesse, who will be assisted by Augusto Farfus.

Then there are other names that we will see at work on the occasion of the 24h of the Nürburgring, given that Wittmann and Farfus will be joined by Sheldon Van Der Linde, Maxime Martin, Dries Vanthoor, Robin Frijns and Raffaele Marciello.

“I'm really excited to return to the Nordschleife, especially with BMW and Rowe, who have an impressive common history of good results – commented 'Lello' – I've never won the race, but I've been on the podium. As a result, I hope it's an intense race. But first I have to prepare as best I can with the team and with the new car.”

Frijns adds: “My last experience on the Nordschleife was in 2022 and I won the 24h together with Dries Vanthoor. Now I am very excited about my debut with BMW M Motorsport. It is one of the biggest motorsport events in Germany and the fans are particularly enthusiastic about It's never boring for a driver on the Nordschleife and I'm curious to see how my debut with the M4 goes.”

Photo by: Paolo Belletti

#998 Rowe Racing BMW M4 GT3: Daniel Harper, Max Hesse, Neil Verhagen

Naundorf, Rowe Racing Team Manager, was also satisfied: “I am delighted that our collaboration with BMW M Motorsport is entering its ninth year. It is characterized by great mutual respect and loyalty. Having last year's winning trio allows us to embark on the defense of the success at Spa, providing a perfect basis to once again compete for victory.”

“Furthermore, two of the three drivers remain unchanged in the sister car, and Augusto Farfus brings further qualities with his driving ability, vast experience and exemplary team spirit.”

“This year we will have seven official drivers on the Nordschleife. For the first time, Robin and Raffaele will compete with us; we have known them as formidable opponents and our entire team is looking forward to collaborating with two such fast and successful drivers. We give them a warm welcome.”

Photo by: SRO

#998 Rowe Racing BMW M4 GT3: Dan Harper, Neil Verhagen, Max Hesse

Andreas Roos, Head of BMW M Motorsport, comments: “We are starting our ninth season together and the collaboration has been a great success story since the first year. We achieved two victories together at the 24h of Spa-Francorchamps, one at the Nürburgring and we aim to further improve this record in 2024 with another good lineup.”

“I'm looking forward to participating in the races with the fantastic collaboration with Hans-Peter and his team. It's a shame not to have all the official BMW drivers available due to some scheduling conflicts, but thanks to our great caliber and With our great lineup we can still put together incredibly strong teams.”