Balaton Park Circuit. Since 2003, the distinguished BMW M Award for the
quickest qualifier has been an integral a part of MotoGP™ – and the
presentation of the winner’s automobile is among the highlights of each
season. This 12 months, MotoGP™ even offered the stage for a world
premiere: the prize automobile for the 2026 BMW M Award is the all-new BMW M2
with xDrive (gas consumption mixed: 10.4–10.3 l/100 km; CO₂
emissions mixed: 235–233 g/km based on WLTP, CO₂ class: G)*,
which was unveiled to the worldwide public for the very first time throughout
the Grand Prix of Hungary.
One particular characteristic of the automobile: the BMW M2 with xDrive is the
first member of the BMW M2 household to characteristic all-wheel drive. The
unveiling at Balaton Park Circuit was carried out by Carlos Ezpeleta,
Chief Sporting Officer at MotoGP™, and Zsuzsanna Pócs, Head of
Advertising and marketing BMW Group Hungary. Following the presentation, Becky Evans
(@queenb) and MotoGP™ rider Jorge Martín had the chance to
expertise BMW M’s newest spotlight through the “BMW M Racing Stability”
problem on the racetrack.
Geared up with revolutionary BMW M applied sciences, the BMW M2 with xDrive
delivers sheer driving pleasure in all circumstances all year long.
The superior all-wheel-drive system ensures dependable traction on any
floor and in any climate, permitting drivers to completely exploit the
automobile’s efficiency always. Underneath the hood, energy comes from the
inline six-cylinder engine developed for the BMW M2 with xDrive,
that includes BMW M TwinPower Turbo expertise. The automobile accelerates from 0
to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds – 0.3 seconds faster than the comparable
rear-wheel-drive mannequin. Externally, the BMW M Award winner’s automobile
stands out with its BMW Particular person Borusan Turkish Blue paint end.
The BMW M2 with xDrive is the primary BMW M2 by-product to be accessible
on this unique shade.
After the disclosing, the motion moved onto the observe at Balaton Park
Circuit. In the course of the “BMW M Racing Stability” problem, Evans and Martín
have been in a position to straight check the peerlessly balanced dealing with and
all-wheel-drive efficiency of the BMW M2 with xDrive. This problem
requires each steadiness and sensitivity: whereas the motive force pushes to the
restrict in pursuit of the quickest attainable lap time, the passenger holds
a bowl crammed with balls – and should attempt to forestall any of them from
falling out.
With the BMW M2 with xDrive, BMW M GmbH continues its custom of
honoring the achievements of MotoGP™ riders all through the season with
a particular prize within the type of an unique BMW M high-performance
vehicle. Since 2003, the BMW M Award has been a cornerstone of BMW
M’s actions because the “Official Automobile of MotoGP™” and is historically
introduced on the season finale. In each MotoGP™ qualifying session,
factors are awarded for ending positions, following the identical system
used within the races. The rider with the best variety of factors after
the ultimate qualifying session of the season wins the award. Report
holder Marc Márquez has claimed the respect eight instances, most lately
final 12 months. Francesco Bagnaia has gained the BMW M Award 3 times so
far. The checklist of winners additionally contains Valentino Rossi, Casey Stoner,
Jorge Lorenzo, Fabio Quartararo, Sete Gibernau, and Nicky Hayden.
For extra info on BMW M GmbH and the involvement because the
‘Official Automobile of MotoGP™’ since 1999, see: www.bmw-m.com