Kelvin van der Linde joins his brother at BMW

After leaving ABT a few days ago, Kelvin van der Linde has already found a place to stay for 2025.

Published 19/12/2024 à 14:30

Gonzalo Forbes

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Kelvin van der Linde joins his brother at BMW

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Like a family resemblance at BMW M Motorsport. After Sheldon, the manufacturer with the propeller has secured the services of the elder Kelvin van der Linde, free of any commitment after his departure from ABT Sportsline earlier this week.

« I am looking forward to this new challenge at BMW M Motorsport., welcomes the South African. For me and my family, it’s come full circle. My father raced BMW touring cars, and after my brother Sheldon joined BMW M Motorsport a few years ago, it was always my dream for us to race together. That dream is now coming true. »

Kelvin van der Linde BMW M Motorsport

Kelvin on the left and his brother Sheldon © BMW M Motorsport

No LMDh for Kelvin

As for the sporting program, Kelvin van der Linde will not join his brother in Hypercar. Indeed, BMW has already announced its crews for the 2025 season and the new recruit was not part of it.

For the Johannesburg native, next season will revolve around GT3 with a full program with the new BMW M4 GT3 EVO. The Munich firm has not, however, revealed the championships in which he will participate.

« Next season I will have a busy scheduleHe says. This will allow me to spend a lot of time behind the wheel of the BMW M4 GT3 EVO and to quickly adapt to the new car. »

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Gonzalo Forbes

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