Rene Rast is joining BMW next year after leaving Audi. Could this mean he will represent the Munich-based marque at Le Mans in 2024? Full story:
Although the exact details of his programme will be revealed at a later date, BMW said he will drive a number of cars from its stable next year. In 2023, the Munich-based manufacturer will compete in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with the new BMW M Hybrid V8, while also having extensive presence in GT3 racing with the new-for-2024 M4.
“After so many successful years at Audi, I am looking forward to a new challenge,” said Rast. “I followed what has been going on at BMW M Motorsport in the past years and a long time ago, I took my first steps in motor racing in Formula BMW. Returning to BMW now, almost 20 years later, is a great story and a logical step for me.
It is highly likely that Rast will join BMW’s LMDh programme from 2024, when it expands to WEC after a season solely competing in IMSA. BMW has appointed WRT as its factory team for WEC, the same Belgian squad with which Rast currently races in the LMP2 division of the world championship. “I know René Rast very well from my time at Audi and I am delighted that we will work together now at BMW M Motorsport,” said Andreas Roos, Head of BMW M Motorsport.
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