The 2024 motorsport season has started with a bang for BMW M Motorsport and BMW M Team RLL. In the qualifying session for the prestigious 24 Hours of Daytona (USA), Belgian driver Dries Vanthoor delivered an outstanding performance, clocking a lap time of 1:33.895 minutes. This secured the first-ever pole position for the BMW M Hybrid V8 since the inception of BMW M Motorsport’s LMDh programme.
This achievement marks a significant milestone for BMW, demonstrating the strength and potential of the BMW M Hybrid V8 in the highly competitive GTP class. With this perfect start, BMW M Team RLL is poised to make a strong impact in the race, setting high expectations for what’s to come in the endurance racing season.
Stay tuned for more updates and race results from Daytona!
