BMW has admitted it is “not viable” for the German manufacturer to assemble a MotoGP team ahead of the 2027 regulation changes.
The German manufacturer has been continuously linked with a MotoGP debut since the new era began in 2002, but the project has never progressed beyond the rumour mill.
BMW were linked with purchasing the structure of Suzuki following the Japanese manufacturer’s withdrawal from the championship in 2022, but these attempts were blocked by Dorna.
The Berlin-based factory was also rumoured to have bid to take over KTM’s MotoGP entry after the Austrian manufacturer entered administration, but the new owners, Bajaj, eventually gave the green light to continue with its racing project.
Following Toprak Razgatlioglu’s scheduled departure from the manufacturer to head the Pramac Yamaha project, it seems increasingly unlikely that BMW will enter MotoGP in the near future as all signs pointed to the Turkish rider heading the project.
Markus Flasch, CEO of BMW Motorrad, also admitted that “2027 is definitely not viable” for the Manufacturer to enter MotoGP.
“We haven’t made a final decision yet,” said Flasch when asked by Australian Motorcycle News whether BMW would enter MotoGP along with the upcoming regulation changes in 2027.
“The topic of MotoGP has been under discussion at BMW for a long time and I can assure you that no definitive answer has been given.
“First, we’ll make the strategic decision, and then we’ll define the technical path to follow. 2027 is definitely not viable for us.
“We’re constantly working on our motorsport strategy: GP is one option, off-road is another and, besides, WSBK is doing fairly well – it’s just very European.
“So please give us a few more months, and we’ll give you an answer,” he concluded, leaving the door slightly ajar for a last-minute entry.
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