Sheldon van der Linde (BMW): "South Africa deserves to have a GP again"

Before securing his first Hypercar podium at the WEC's 6 Hours of Imola, the ever-smiling South African sat down with us for an interview in the Italian paddock. We discussed BMW's progress, the brand's importance to his family, and his dream of seeing Formula 1 and the WEC come to his home country.

Published 30/04/2025 à 18:10

Michael Duforest

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Sheldon van der Linde (BMW): "South Africa deserves to have a GP again"

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Sheldon, how has the BMW M Hybrid V8 improved since last year? 

The big difference is the aerodynamic downforce. We have worked hard to increase the downforce levels, which allows us today

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