BMW Motorrad Wins Bol d'Or Race and Secures First EWC Championship
Achieving victory at the Bol d'Or race held in France, BMW closed the points gap to win the world championship for the first time in its history.
Winning the Bol d'Or, the final leg of the 2026 FIM Endurance World Championship in France, the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team lifted the championship trophy, achieving a historic milestone.
Historic Victory at the Bol d'Or Race
BMW took the top spot in the fiercely contested Bol d'Or 24-hour race held at the Circuit Paul Ricard circuit in France.
Team riders Markus Reiterberger, Steven Odendaal, and Michael van der Mark delivered a record-breaking performance on their BMW M 1000 RR motorcycles.
Massive Comeback in the Standings
Although BMW started the final race 19 points behind the YART team, they managed to close this gap.
Finishing the season at the top with 158 points, the brand surpassed its rival, who remained at 154 points, to claim the championship.
Podium Standings and Results
Completing 742 laps in the grueling battle in France, the BMW team became the ultimate hero of the race and the championship.
Yoshimura SERT Motul took second place in the race, while the YART Yamaha Official EWC Team stepped onto the third-place podium.