In early November, a total of twelve candidates were invited to Munich, Germany, to participate in the selection process for the BMW M Racing Academy. The programme offered unique challenges not typically accessible to customer racers. Candidates underwent a session in the BMW M Motorsport simulator, which is normally reserved for BMW M works drivers. Formula Medicine experts tested their physical and mental capabilities. The programme also included a setup session using the automotive gaming simulator on the iRacing platform and an interview with BMW M Motorsport’s communication experts.
The selection process results determined the four members of the “Class of 2025”: Nerea Martí, Berkay Besler, Matthew Million, and Niels Tröger. This quartet impressed BMW M Motorsport’s decision-makers during a rigorous selection process and will undergo a unique development programme in 2025, unparalleled in customer racing. Former BMW M works driver Dirk Adorf will mentor the participants and contribute his extensive experience from previous talent development initiatives, including the BMW Junior Team. Current M works drivers Jens Klingmann and Max Hesse will also support the participants as mentors.
Our customers have always played an exceptionally important role for us, and with the BMW M Racing Academy, we are further strengthening our commitment. Congratulations to our four selected members of the ‘Class of 2025. They will experience a programme next year that provides insights previously reserved for works racing.
