The BMW M Motorsport works driver line-up receives additional reinforcement at the beginning of 2025. 22-year-old Belgian Ugo de Wilde will compete in races driving the BMW M4 GT3 EVO starting from the upcoming season. His participation includes races in the Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS, among others.
De Wilde has proved his considerable talent in the past season by achieving a podium finish in the Gold Cup at his debut at the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps. He impressed not only during the race but also with strong lap times in qualifying. Throughout the season in the GT World Challenge Europe, the Belgian also competed in the Silver and Bronze Cups. In 2021, de Wilde transitioned from single-seaters to sports cars, competing in the LMP2 prototype in the European Le Mans Series. He made his debut in this category at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2023.
I am delighted that we have been able to secure a promising young talent like Ugo de Wilde for our works driver squad. With this commitment, we are expanding the already large circle of ‘young guns’ in our works driver squad.
I am incredibly happy and proud to become part of the BMW M works driver line-up. A childhood dream is coming true for me. I will do my best to justify the trust placed in me.