BMW M – 25 years “ Official Car of MotoGP TM ” A strong partnership that spans a quarter of a century : 2023 marks the 25th season of BMW M being the “ Official Car of MotoGP™ ”. Fascination , emotion , advanced technology and international appeal – these are the attributes MotoGP™ and BMW M have in common . The thrilling top tier of motorcycle racing and the creator of highperformance automobile masterpieces make the perfect combination in that unique partnership . Since 1999 , BMW M is proud to supply the official cars to MotoGP™ . BMW M uses technology taken from motorsport , together with innovative ideas and comprehensive know-how , to ensure that race events run safely . In 2023 , the BMW M fleet of Safety Cars is spearheaded by the BMW M3 Touring MotoGP™ Safety Car and the allnew BMW M2 MotoGP™ Safety Car . The production versions of all Safety Cars have already been designed for sporty performance and perfect driving behaviour up to the limits so only a few adjustments were required for their job on the MotoGP™ circuits around the world .
M – the most powerful letter in the world Do you love the feel of pure adrenalin in your veins that only racing can give you ? Do you love the thrill of speed and high-performance ? So do we . Since more than 50 years , this passion has been the driving force in creating cars that make your heart beat twice as fast . BMW M automobiles have their roots in motorsport and transfer decades of BMW racing experience to the road . Being proud of our heritage , we are ready for the future – BMW M gets electrified , preserving the unmistakable performance characteristics of BMW M models . Examples are the electrified BMW iX M60 and the new BMW XM , the first electrified high-performance automobile that embodies expressive lifestyle . Both models are part of the VIP Village fleet , next to the thrilling BMW X5 M . Experience BMW M now – and find out why M is the most powerful letter in the world .
BMW M MotoGP™ Experience – a first-hand look behind the scenes
Are you ready for the experience of a lifetime ? Take a first-hand look behind the scenes and become a part of the BMW M family at MotoGP™ ! Be a guest in the VIP Village and enjoy exclusive guided garage tours with stunning and exciting insights . Get to know more about the pinnacle of motorcycle racing from MotoGP™ experts . Get your ultimate adrenalin kick in racing the circuits yourself – by completing a lap as a passenger in one of the BMW M Safety Cars . These are just some of the many highlights the BMW M MotoGP™ Experience offers you . It ’ s an exclusive racing experience you will never forget .
BMW M Award : M Power for the best qualifier The BMW M Award is a firm tradition in BMW M ’ s many activities in MotoGP™ . This coveted prize has been presented to the fastest rider in qualifying since 2003 . The prize on offer is a brand new BMW M car . In the 2022 season , Francesco “ Pecco ” Bagnaia won the BMW M Award for the first time . His prize : the first BMW M3 Competition Touring with xDrive ( combined fuel consumption : 10.4 – 10.1 l / 100 km in accordance with WLTP ; combined CO2 emissions : 235 – 229 g / km in accordance with WLTP )*.
Get all info about BMW M , its activities in MotoGP™ , compelling photos and videos at : www . bmw-m . com
* Official data on power consumption and electric range were determined in accordance with the mandatory measurement procedure and comply with Regulation ( EU ) 715 / 2007 valid at the time of type approval . In case of a range , figures in the NEDC take into account differences in the selected wheel and tire size ; figures in the WLTP take into account any optional equipment . WLTP values are used for assessing taxes and other vehicle-related charges that are ( also ) based on CO2 emissions , as well as for the purposes of vehicle-specific subsidies , if applicable . Where applicable , the NEDC values listed were calculated based on the new WLTP measurement procedure and then converted back to the NEDC measurement procedure for comparability reasons . For newly type-tested vehicles since 01.01.2021 , the official data no longer exist according to NEDC , but only according to WLTP . For more information on the WLTP and NEDC measurement procedures , see https :// www . bmw . com / wltp For further information about the official fuel consumption and the specific CO2 emission of new passenger cars can be taken out of the handbook .
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