BMW finishes second in 2026 WEC manufacturers' standings

BMW says it can be proud of its 2026 World Endurance Championship campaign after finishing second in the manufacturers' standings behind Toyota. The team recorded two victories and three further Hypercar podiums during the season, despite not mounting a sustained title challenge.

At the six-hour Monza finale, the #15 BMW M Hybrid V8 of Kevin Magnussen, Raffaele Marciello and Dries Vanthoor finished fifth after overcoming a drive-through penalty and a late spin. The sister #20 entry shared by Rene Rast, Robin Frijns and Sheldon van der Linde was classified seventh.

BMW motorsport boss Andreas Roos described the result as a great achievement, noting the brand's return to the top class of sports car racing for the first time since 1999. Magnussen said the team had secured second in the manufacturers' standings and third in the drivers' standings.