The end of the 2025 motorsport season feels bittersweet – all that adrenaline, now simmering till next spring. But what a send-off! From FK Performance’s historic sweep at the Nürburgring to podium pops across Europe and the US, BMW M teams closed strong, racking up titles, wins, and that unmistakable blue-and-white glory. I dove into the latest from Gaydon, and Björn Lellmann’s spot-on: “Our customers are giving us plenty of reasons to celebrate.” With 12 class victories in the NLS finale alone, it’s proof the M Motorsport program’s firing on all cylinders. Let’s relive the highs, driver insights, and why this year’s haul sets the bar sky-high for 2026.

NLS Glory: FK Performance’s M4 GT4 Dominance Seals Historic Overall Title

Nothing says “mission accomplished” like a nine-out-of-ten race streak – that’s exactly how FK Performance Motorsport, Nick Wüstenhagen, and Ranko Mijatovic wrapped the 2025 Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS) with the #187 BMW M4 GT4. Their SP8T class sweep clinched the overall championship in races 9 and 10, marking the first time a BMW M4 GT4 has topped the ‘Ring’s grueling calendar. Team boss Martin Kaemena beamed: “Competing since 2013, this is our greatest achievement – no unlucky 13th year here!”

Adrenalin Motorsport’s #500 BMW 330i (Philipp Leisen, Philipp Stahlschmidt, Daniel Zils) snagged fifth overall but owned the Production Car Trophy. Moran Gott took the inaugural BMW 325i Challenge with nine wins, while Sven Markert and Kevin Wambach bagged the M240i class for Adrenalin’s third title. Across NLS 9/10, BMW squads notched 12 class wins – a fitting cap to a season of relentless pace on the Green Hell.

GT4 European Series Thriller: Besler’s Barcelona Double Podium Caps Strong Silver Cup Run

Berkay Besler and Gabriele Piana from Borusan Otomotiv Motorsport ended the GT4 European Series on a high note at Barcelona-Catalunya, grabbing second in Saturday’s Silver Cup race after a lead tussle, then third Sunday in the #12 BMW M4 GT4 EVO. With one win at Spa and six podiums in 12 rounds, they locked third in Silver standings, while the team nabbed second overall.

CHAZEL Technologie Course’s Jean-Mathieu Leandri and Antoni de Barn had title hopes dashed by a Saturday shunt but settled for second in AM. Besler reflected: “Strong quals and clean races – six podiums show our edge. Can’t wait for next year.”

IMSA Michelin Pilot & VP Racing Double-Dip: Podiums and Bronze Cup Glory at Road Atlanta

Turner Motorsport’s #96 BMW M4 GT4 EVO (Robby Foley, debutant Beltre Curtis) stormed from 13th to third in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge finale at Road Atlanta – a season-closing podium. CarBahn’s #89 (Sean McAlister, Jeff Westphal) took fourth, nipping at the drivers’ crown but landing second overall.

In VP Racing SportsCar Challenge GSX, Jake Walker dominated both ends with the #6 BMW M4 GT3 for six straight wins and nine total, finishing second in standings. Samantha Tan sealed Bronze Cup honors with two third-places (class wins) in the #38 M4 GT3. Walker’s verdict: “A rollercoaster year, but those wins make it magic.”

Italian GT Sprint & Endurance: Klingmann/Krohn Podium, Alatalo/Caglioni Shine at Imola

BMW Italia Ceccato Racing’s #1 BMW M4 GT3 EVO (Jens Klingmann, Jesse Krohn) snagged third overall in Sunday’s Italian GT finale at Imola – seventh Saturday but fourth in GT3-Pro. Teammates William Alatalo and Leonardo Caglioni took second/third in GT3-Pro-Am with #2.

The Monza closer (late October) eyes defending last year’s crown. Klingmann: “Podium pressure paid off – Imola was tough, but we delivered.”

GT Cup Series Hungary: Šenkýř Motorsport’s GT4 Sweep, GT3 Titles Locked

Balaton Park’s season-ender saw Šenkýř Motorsport unstoppable with the #9 BMW M4 GT4: Matyas Faiereisl won both sprints and the endurance for GT4 glory.

GT3 champs were set pre-race: Rudolf Beňo (Team Aries Racing) took Sprint with M4 GT3 EVO; Gregor Szigo/Dennis Waszek (Racing Trevor) nailed Endurance. Beňo/Gonda added endurance runner-up.

BTCC Brands Hatch Closer: Hill’s Podium Caps Rollercoaster Year

Jake Hill wrapped BTCC at Brands Hatch with third in the finale via the #1 BMW 330i M Sport (Team Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport), landing fourth overall after a bumpy season. Hill: “Ups and downs, but that podium’s a high note.”

Quick Hits: BMW M’s Global Grid Domination

Season’s Symphony: BMW M Motorsport’s 2025 Masterclass

From Nürburgring triumphs to global podiums, BMW M Motorsport’s 2025 was a symphony of speed and strategy – customer teams proving the M badge’s mettle on tracks worldwide. Lellmann’s pride is spot-on: “Spectacular racing and leading roles – our ambassadors delivered.” As engines cool for winter, here’s to more blue smoke and checkered flags in ’26. M devotee? Favorite moment this year? Drop it below – let’s toast the titans!

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