Bizarre YART pit stop: Why Karel Hanika set off with the stand still down

At the Bol d’Or, Karel Hanika set off on his Yamaha with the rear stand still attached after a pit stop. YART crew chief Max Neukirchner reveals exclusively the unusual chain of events behind it.

BMW Technical Director Gonschor: How the World Championship package came about

BMW were crowned EWC world champions for the first time at the Bol d’Or. Technical Director Christian Gonschor explains the role that experience from the Superbike World Championship played in this historic success.

Marvin Fritz (YART) after losing the title: “We have nothing to regret!”

YART lost the World Championship title to BMW at the Bol d’Or. Marvin Fritz spoke exclusively to SPEEDWEEK.com about an extreme week of racing, the comeback attempt and announced a counter-attack for 2027.

EWC column: BMW brought down the Japanese manufacturers’ last great stronghold

BMW’s EWC title brought an end to the Japanese manufacturers’ decades-long dominance. The Bol d’Or demonstrated why modern superbikes now make the difference in endurance racing too.

YART loses EWC title – Max Neukirchner: “Of course it hurts!”

YART lost the World Championship title to BMW at the Bol d’Or. Crew chief Max Neukirchner explains exclusively to SPEEDWEEK.com why the Yamaha team is proud of what it has achieved, despite the disappointment.

Historic title in the World Endurance Championship: BMW sees this as just the beginning

BMW is celebrating a historic success with its first title in the World Endurance Championship. Head of Motorsport Sven Blusch pays tribute to Werner Daemen’s team – and announces further ambitious goals.

Markus Reiterberger has reached his goal: a long journey with BMW crowned with a world championship title!

After years of successes and setbacks with BMW, Markus Reiterberger has reached his goal. The EWC World Championship title has stirred up strong emotions for the Bavarian – and made him forget the drama of 2025.

Historic triumph at the Bol d’Or: BMW are EWC world champions for the first time!

Historic success at the 2026 Bol d’Or: BMW won the World Endurance Championship for the first time, bringing an end to decades of dominance by Japanese manufacturers. SERT and YART completed the podium.

Bol d’Or (20h): YART steps up the pressure – BMW manages its lead

An exciting showdown is on the cards at the finale of the 2026 World Endurance Championship: BMW has not put a foot wrong so far, whilst YART has stepped up the pace and must overcome SERT and Honda to defend the title.