W RACING TEAM PRESS KIT
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Motorsport relies on a rich vocabulary that can vary from one championship to another, making it difficult to follow for those unfamiliar with racing. To help you navigate this, we have compiled a WRT Glossary at the end of this document.
W Racing Team, commonly known as Team WRT, is a Belgian company that operates both a world-class racing team and a high-performance manufacturing division. Since its foundation in 2009 and its first season in 2010, Team WRT has become a dominant force in global motorsport, claiming international 80 titles and securing victories in some of the world’s most prestigious endurance races, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the 24 Hours of Spa and the 24 Hours of Nürburgring.
W Racing Team, also known as Team WRT and/or WRT, is far more than one of the largest racing teams in the world: it's a fully integrated motorsport business:
- a top-tier racing outfit active in the GT and Hypercar categories,
- it is the official works team for BMW M Motorsport
- a precision manufacturer of race cars and components for global car manufacturers, such as Hyundai, Toyota, Stellantis…
- the sole manufacturer of Fun Cup race cars,
- with its own driver development program and
- a fully fledged VIP/Hospitality service.
W RACING TEAM is divided into a racing department (Team WRT) and a manufacturing department (WRT Manufacturing).
WRT was founded on August, 15, 2009 by racing driver Vincent Vosse and entrepreneur Yves Weerts and is headquartered in both Bierset, near Liège/Luik, in a state-of-the-art workshop and administrative building and in Kannapolis, North Carolina in the Haas F1 Team building. Current headcount is 203 (165 in Belgium, 38 in US). WRT is managed by two co-CEOs:
- Vincent Vosse: Owner & Sporting/Technical/Operational Lead
- Kathleen Schurmans: Business, Commercial & Governance Lead
The company is part of Weerts Group, a family-owned and diversified investment group established in Liège/Luik, operating in the Benelux, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Hungary and Romania. In addition to Motorsport, its main activities include Logistics, Real Estate and Renewable Energy. For more information, visit www.weerts-group.com.
WRT BELGIUM
Team WRT’s new headquarters is a top knotch facility in Bierset, near Liège Airport, officially opened in May 2025. For the first time, all key core activities are in one place: race operations, WRT Manufacturing including their paint & finishing capabilities but also the CEOs offices as well as the business support. This setup considerably improves efficiency, communication and teamwork across departments.
The building is designed for high-performance motorsport and supports all WRT programs, including the FIA WEC Hypercar project with BMW M Motorsport.
Key features:
- Location: Bierset, Belgium
- Size: 20.475m2
- 165 team members
- Sustainable design: fully electric, heat pumps, LED lighting and 2,000 solar panels planned by 2026 (target: 70% renewable energy)
- Facilities: a high-tech workshop, ergonomic workspaces and a fitness area.
- The project was designed by the architectural firm Aural, led by architect Guillaume Vanwerts. Interior design was handled by Weygers, while Lenaerts managed the technical specifications (HVAC, water, electricity). MTS Industriebouw was responsible for the construction, and Croes took care of the earthworks
WRT AMERICA
In September 2025, Team WRT expanded into the United States, establishing a dedicated base to support its North American racing activities, especially the BMW M Motorsport IMSA GTP program. This U.S. base is an important part of WRT’s global structure, handling daily engineering, operations and racing activities.
Key features:
- Location: Kannapolis, North Carolina (near Charlotte)
- Based on the Haas F1 campus
- 38 team members
- Role: to support WRT’s participation in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with their two BMW M Hybrid V8s.
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WRT MANAGEMENT
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TEAM WRT (RACING)
VICTORIES AND TITLES
W Racing Team ranks among the top teams in international sprint and endurance racing, competing at the highest level in both GT and LMDh categories, with 72 international titles worldwide and counting.
A selection of our most significant victories and titles:
- 1-2 Hypercar win – 6 Hours of Spa – World Endurance Championship – 2026
- Victory at the 6 Hours of Sao Paulo - World Endurance Championship - 2026
- Victory at the Battle of the Bricks - IMSA Series - 2026
- 2nd at the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2026 in Hypercar
- Intercontinental GT Challenge Title – 2025
- FIA WEC LMP2 Championship – 2023
- GT World Challenge Europe — Overall Championship (Multiple)
- In 2022 alone, drivers Dries Vanthoor and Charles Weerts claimed the Drivers' title for the third consecutive year, while WRT also secured the Sprint Cup Teams' title for the 9th time in ten years — a decade of dominance unmatched in the series' history.
- Grand Slam — All LMP2 titles in debut season – 2021
- Winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans on first participation – 2021
- Winner of 12 Hours of Bathurst – 2018, 2025
- Winner of 24 Hours of Dubai – 2016, 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026
- Winner of 24 Hours of Nürburgring – 2015
- Winner of 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps – 2011 & 2014
What sets WRT apart is not just the number of victories, but the consistency behind them. A clear pattern emerges when looking at our track record: a remarkable ability to win on first attempts, as seen at Le Mans in 2021 and Bathurst in 2018, combined with the capacity to dominate entire seasons rather than rely on isolated results, as demonstrated in the 2021 LMP2 season and the 2025 IGTC title.
These achievements reflect WRT's competitiveness across both sprint and endurance formats, in the most prestigious international championships in the world.
Find here a Victory Sheet with all of Team WRT's victories since 2009 as well as their second and third places in the most prestigious races.
WRT HALL OF FAME.xlsx
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If you would like the updated list of victories , please contact: luna.dewilde@w-racingteam.com.
WRT RACE CARS
WRT races with different types of cars depending on the championship they are involved in:
BMW M4 GT3 EVO
- GT3‑racing - 590HP
- FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in the LMGT3 category
- GT World Challenge Europe Sprint and Endurance Championships (GT World) in 2 classes: the Pro class and the Silver class
- Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC) in the Pro class
BMW M Hybrid V8
- LMDh prototype - 640HP (hybride V8 + electro-motor)
- Team WRT represents BMW M Motorsport as their factory team under the “BMW M Team WRT” banner. The categories names differ depending on the championship:
- FIA World Endurance Championship (Hypercar)
- IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (GTP)
Fun Cup
Via WRT Manufacturing is WRT responsible for the building and the technical support of the Fun Cup cars of the different teams and private clients in the French and Belgian championships. WRT sells also Fun Cup to other clients abroad such as in Australia, China and the US.
2026 SEASON
In 2026, WRT will be participating in at least 32 races, in 5 championships, in 4 continents, with a total of 13 race cars (9 GT and 4 LMDh).
CALENDAR 2026.xlsx
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THE CHAMPIONSHIPS WRT IS PARTICIPATING IN:
WEC (FIA World Endurance Championship)
- Worldwide Endurance Championship
- FIA Championship
- Races from 6h to 24h
- Classes:
- Hypercar (LMDh-prototypes)
- LMGT3 (GT3 cars)
IMSA (IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship)
- Premier sportscar championship in North America & Canada
- Races:
- Sprint (1h40min or 2h40min)
- Endurance (6h, 8h, 12h, 24h)
- Classes:
- GTP (LMDh-prototypes)
- LMP2
- GTD Pro / GTD (GT3 cars)
GT World Challenge Europe
- European GT3-platform
- SRO championship
- Sprint Races: 2 races of 1-hour
- Endurance Races: 3h, 6h, 24h
- Categories: Pro, Silver, Bronze, Gold**
Intercontinental GT Challenge
- Intercontinental GT3-platform
- SRO championship
- Continents:
- Europe (Spa, Belgium ; Nürburgring, Germany)
- North America (Indianapolis, US)
- Asia (Suzuka, Japan)
- Australia (Bathurst, Sydney)
- Endurance Races : 8h, 10h, 12h, 24h
- It is a factory programme. The manufacturer selects both the team and the drivers who represent their brand on track. WRT usually participates to Bathurst 12H, Spa 24H, Suzuka 10H and Indy 8H.
Asian Le Mans Series
- Winter championship in the Middle East and Asia, serving as a preparation for WEC.
- FIA Championship
- 2 races of 4-hour per event
- Classes:
- Hypercar (from 2027)
- LMGT3 (GT3 cars)
- LMP2
- LMP3
One-off races
- 24H of Dubai (part of the championship 24H Series) with the BMW M4 GT3 EVO
- Macau GT World Cup with the BMW M4 GT3 EVO
THE CATEGORIES PER CHAMPIONSHIP
Each championship has its own category structure, and eligibility is determined by the FIA's driver grading system, which classifies drivers from Platinum to Bronze based on their experience, results, and level of professionalism.
WEC
- Hypercar: professional drivers only
- LMGT3: mix between Bronze, semi pro and Pro drivers
- LMP2 (Le Mans 24H only): mix between Bronze, semi pro and Pro drivers
GT World
- Pro: professional and semi pro drivers
- Gold: professional and semi pro drivers
- Silver: young and semi pro drivers
- Bronze: amateurs, semi pro and Pro drivers
IMSA
- GTP: professional drivers only
- LMP2: mix between Bronze, semi pro and Pro drivers
- GTD Pro: professional and semi pro drivers
- GTD: amateurs, semi pro and Pro drivers
Asian Le Mans Series
- Hypercar (from 2027): professional drivers only
- LMGT3: mix between Bronze, semi pro and Pro drivers
- LMP2: mix between Bronze, semi pro and Pro drivers
- LMP3: mix between Bronze and young drivers
THE 2026 WRT DRIVERS
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THE DIFFERENT JOBS AT TEAM WRT
The WRT team comprises a wide range of specialised profiles who are responsible for the sporting, technical, operational and logistical execution of a race program. The crew includes, among others:
• team principal and program managers
- race, performance and data engineers
• strategy engineers and sporting directors
• mechanics with various specialisations such as chief mechanic or gearbox technician
• logistics and transport
• hospitality and partner support
• media and communications specialists
Per car and programme the following crew members are always present:
- Team Principal (Global)
- Program Director (per championship)
- Team Manager (per championship)
- Sporting director
- Race Engineer(s) (data, strategy, set-up)
- Performance engineer
- Data engineer
- Mechanics : Technical support for each car is provided by multiple mechanics with varying expertise. On average 4 mechanics are responsible for 1 race car. The specific division of tasks and organisation varies depending on the championship, the type of car, and the race format.
WRT MANUFACTURING
WRT Manufacturing, the group’s technical and production division, specialises in the design and manufacturing of race car chassis and race car assembly. Each year, the facility produces, assemblies and paints more than 100 units for a variety of external customers.
- Manufacturing and chassis-building activity
- 42 people
- A turnover of 12 million euros
- Production for several manufacturers: WRC2 cars for Hyundai and Citroën, TCR cars for Hyundai, GT4 cars for Toyota and Fun Cup cars.
- Manufacturing statistics per annum: around 120 roll cages, 80 cars paint, 12 Fun Cup, 20 Toyota Supra GT4 and logistics for US, China, Japan
- WRT build all the Fun Cup cars for the Belgian and French championships and sells Fun Cup all over the world such as Japan, Australia and the US.
- 'Minotor' development underway: a hybrid T3U vehicle designed for rally-raid competition. Four chassis have been built so far.
WRT MANUFACTURING is divided into a fabrication department and an assembly department.
FABRICATION
- R&D
Equipped with cutting-edge tools, 3D scanning, 3D printing, Faro measuring arm, our engineering team drives innovation through advanced design, calculation, and quality control.
- Fabrication
From certified safety cage construction to precision welding and metal transformation, our specialists tackle every challenge with safety and performance at the forefront.
- Paintshop
From initial concept to final finish, our paintshop crafts flawless, custom liveries that combine technical precision, high-end materials, and a distinct identity for every car.
ASSEMBLY
- Car Assembly
From chassis fabrication to final delivery, WRT Manufacturing builds complete customer racing cars, including the Toyota GR Supra GT4, covering full assembly, quality checks, and roll-out.
- Parts & Sub-assemblies
From bodywork and suspension to subframes and drivetrains, our specialists produce and pre-assemble a wide range of components to the highest motorsport standards.
- Spare Parts Delivery
From webshop to worldwide delivery by road, air, and sea, WRT manages the full spare parts service for the Fun Cup and the Toyota Supra GT4 to keep its customers competitive on track.
- Fun Cup
WRT builds every Fun Cup and backs it up with a complete service: ongoing development, championship technical support, on-site assistance as well as spare parts delivery.
#ROAD TO SUSTAINABILITY
At Team WRT, sustainability is part of our DNA. Since 2021, we have taken concrete steps to reduce our carbon footprint and support biodiversity. One of our key actions is backing conservation projects in Ecuador, where premontane tropical forests are disappearing at a rate of 9.8% each year. By helping create natural corridors between the Sumaco National Park and the Antisana Ecological Reserve, we contribute to protecting endangered species and restoring fragile ecosystems.
Beyond the track, our vision is to grow as a responsible team, working with our partners to build a credible ESG strategy, where motorsport excellence and sustainability go hand in hand.
Sustainability standards of WRT HQ
- 2000 ‘anti-glare’ solar panels to be added in 2026
- Wind energy coming from 3 windmills in Beringen owned by Weerts Group
- Fully electrical building powered by air pumps
- 80% of the building’s energy needs will be covered by green, renewable sources (solar and wind) by end of 2026, produced in-house by the Weerts Group.
- The facility will be able to store up to 60,000 m³ of rainwater.
- The waste management plan aims for a recycling rate of over 95%, in partnership with Renewi.
- Additional sustainability and efficiency features include: high-tech insulation, LED lighting with smart controls, use of low-impact materials
- Focus on workforce wellbeing, with: ergonomic workspaces, on-site fitness center, EV (electric vehicle) charging stations
Sustainability prizes of W Racing Team
Since June 2024, W Racing Team has been honored with the prestigious FIA 3-Star Environmental Accreditation, the highest Environmental certification offered by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). This distinction rewards the team's environmental management and commitment to sustainability. In 2026, W Racing Team proudly renewed this 3-Star certification, reaffirming its ongoing dedication to the highest standards of environmental performance.
W Racing Team's commitment to sustainability has also been recognised through a series of prestigious awards:
For more information about Team WRT's ESG activities: https://w-racingteam.com/esgs.
MEDIA
Find here a complete presentation of W Racing Team.
COMPANY PRESENTATION.pdf
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Find here a portfolio with images that you can use free of charge. Should you wish any additional pictures, please contact us.
WRT PORTFOLIO.pdf
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Find here a glossary of key motorsport terminology.
WRT_MOTORSPORT_GLOSSARY.pdf
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Find here all our media galleries that you can use free of charge.
Find here 4 videos about our manufacturing departement, our racing department (LMDh & GT) as well as our Headquarters.
Find here our logos as well as our Brand guidelines.
