Spengler leaves DTM for Imsa with BMW

It’s a chapter that is closing for Bruno Spengler. The Canadian leaves DTM to cross the Atlantic and participate in theImsa with BMW in the GTLM category. The French-speaker (he was born in Schiltigheim near Strasbourg) will drive an M8 GTE from the Team RLL line-up.

“Obviously, I'm disappointed not to be in DTM anymore, He says. I have had 15 fantastic years. In my 195 races, I have had fantastic successes (16 victories. Ed.), but above all, the title in 2012 with BMW at Hockenheim. This coronation will forever remain linked to the figure of Charly Lamm (founder of Schnitzer Motorsport who died in 2019. Editor’s note). »

Bruno spengler “thanks all the mechanics and engineers” of this period across the Rhine, and recognizes that this transfer occurs “like a surprise”. However, he assures that he is motivated by the challenge that presents itself in 2020. 

“I think I will quickly adapt to Imsa. For me, as a Canadian, it will definitely be a great moment to race at home, at Mosport next summer. » Bruno Spengler has already competed in the 24 Hours of Daytona three times, always with the Bavarian brand and Team RLL for a second place in 2015 as best performance.

BMW Motorsport boss Jens Marquardt highlights the key role played by Bruno Spengler in the German manufacturer's return to the DTM. “Winning the title in the first season in 2012 seemed impossible. It therefore forever occupies a place in the history of BMW Motorsport. 

In addition, the milestone of 1 points broken in DTM in 000 demonstrates its status. I'm very happy to keep him in the BMW squad. » A place therefore emerges in DTM, while Robert Kubica recently conducted successful tests with… a BMW M4 DTM.