Philipp Eng to Depart BMW M Motorsport in 2026 After 11-Year Tenure
Philipp Eng, the esteemed Austrian driver, has announced his departure from BMW M Motorsport, concluding an impressive eleven-year career with the brand at the end of 2026. This mutually agreed decision allows Eng to pursue new challenges.
Eng joined BMW M Motorsport for the 2016 season, making an immediate impact by securing a victory at the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps with ROWE Racing in the BMW M6 GT3. Over his tenure, he has accumulated three overall wins at Spa and a GTLM class victory at the 24 Hours of Daytona in 2019 with BMW M Team RLL, driving the M8 GTE.
Since the 2023 season, Eng has been instrumental in BMW’s return to the GTP class within IMSA, piloting the BMW M Hybrid V8. In this time, he has achieved two victories and five podium finishes, helping to elevate the team’s status in prototype racing.
In addition to his endurance racing success, Eng has competed in the DTM, securing one win and five podiums across 72 races between 2018 and 2022. His racing roots trace back to Formula BMW, where he captured the title in the World Final in 2007, later earning a test drive with BMW Sauber’s Formula 1 team.
Andreas Roos, Head of BMW M Motorsport, praised Eng’s contributions, stating, “Philipp has established himself as one of the world’s top drivers in GT racing and demonstrated his class with the BMW M Hybrid V8. I wish him all the best for the next stage of his career.”
Eng reflected on his time with BMW, stating, “I’m grateful for the memories and victories across various series. It is now time for me to turn my attention to new and exciting challenges.”
As Eng prepares for the next chapter of his career, his legacy at BMW M Motorsport is firmly established, marked by significant victories and contributions to the team’s racing philosophy.
