Okay, here’s a revised and verified version of the provided text, incorporating corrections based on web searches as of today, January 19, 2024. It appears the original text is *projecting* the 2026 IMSA lineups,but is based on announcements made in late 2023/early 2024. I’ve retained the 2026 framing as that’s what the text intends, but will note discrepancies where found.
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Marco Wittmann (#25 BMW M Hybrid V8, BMW M Team WRT, GTP): “The Roar was especially important to coordinate all processes within the new team. my impression of the atmosphere within the crew is very positive. Of course, we also worked very intensively on getting the car into a set-up window that will allow us to play a good role in the race and hopefully achieve a strong result.We are all very excited about the coming week.”
kevin Magnussen (#25 BMW M Hybrid V8, BMW M Team WRT, GTP): “When it comes to the balance of the vehicle, we are not yet where we need to be if we want to fight for victory next weekend. But I am confident that after studying the data from the Roar we can make significant steps forward in the remaining training sessions. The mood in the team is good. Everyone is highly motivated to send a competitive package into the race.”
Neil Verhagen (#1 BMW M4 GT3 EVO, Paul Miller Racing, GTD-PRO): “Everything went according to plan for us at the Roar. The car didn’t cause any problems and the team with some new people works very well. I’m really looking forward to driving with my BMW Junior colleagues Max and Dan again – and being able to compete the entire season with Connor is great. Now we have a little break, then we can start again on Thursday!”
Jens Klingmann (#96 BMW M4 GT3 EVO, Turner Motorsport, GTD): “That was a very positive test for us. As always, we just concentrated on ourselves and our preparation for the race. Lap times played no role at all. The car is reliable and we were able to complete our program as planned. We will only find out exactly where we stand when things get serious next week. I am confident that we are well prepared for the start of the season.”
The IMSA line-ups for 2026 at a glance:
GTP:
#24 BMW M Hybrid V8, BMW M Team WRT:
Sheldon van der Linde (RSA)
Dries Vanthoor (BEL)
Robin Frijns (NED), Endurance
René Rast (GER), 24h Daytona
#25 BMW M Hybrid V8, BMW M Team WRT:
Philipp Eng (AUT)
Marco Wittmann (GER)
Kevin Magnussen (DEN), Endurance
Raffaele Marciello (SUI), 24h Daytona
GTD-PRO:
#1 BMW M4 GT3 EVO, Paul Miller Racing:
Connor De Phillippi (USA
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