BMW Motorsport has officially switched to BBS wheel rims for its GT3 cars, replacing the problematic Rimstock products. The decision was prompted by technical anomalies and Rimstock’s bankruptcy, with a cracked wheel rim forcing a factory driver out of a race. BMW is confident the new BBS rims will resolve the potential rim cracks that first appeared during testing in 2021.
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As the 2023 WEC calendar approaches its pinnacle event, the Le Mans 24 Hours, BMW Motorsport is optimistic about the credentials of newcomers Raffaele Marciello, Marco Wittmann, and Sheldon van der Linde. Despite their lack of experience in the endurance classic, the team believes this rookie lineup boasts the ‘perfect combination’ of youth and experience.