Battle for the podium at the 24h Spa-Francorchamps comes to an early end for Walkenhorst Motorsport

Walkenhorst Motorsport battled for the podium with both BMW M6 GT3s at the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps (BEL), but their strong performance went unrewarded. Both cars retired during the night. The #35 BMW M6 GT3, with Martin Tomczyk, Timo Glock (both GER) and Thomas Neubauer (FRA) at the wheel, was damaged in a collision. The #34 BMW M6 GT3 suffered a technical issue. That car was shared by Sheldon van der Linde (RSA), Marco Wittmann (GER) and David Pittard (GBR).

When night fell after the opening stage with periods of heavy rain, the #35 was on track to the podium in third place. A collision occurred shortly before midnight, however, while Tomczyk was lapping another car and the left front suspension broke. After a repair break, the #35 returned to the track but then had to retire. The #34, which successfully fought its way back up the field after tyre damage early on, was then in line for a podium finish, but Pittard was forced to park the car at the edge of the track at around half past three in the morning when the car lost drive.

The #10 BMW M6 GT3 of Boutson Ginion Racing, which contested the Pro-Am Cup, crossed the finish line in 35th position. Jens Klingmann (GER), Karim Ojjeh (KSA), Jens Liebhauser (GER) and Yann Zimmer (SUI) took turns at the wheel of the car.