BMW M Motorsport made a significant impact at the Esports World Cup (EWC) in Riyadh, KSA, where the virtual ESL R1 season reached its thrilling conclusion. BMW M Team Redline swept the championship titles, with Kevin Siggy (SLO) winning the drivers’ championship on Thursday and then joining teammates Sebastian Job, Luke Bennett (both GBR), and Jeffrey Rietveld (NED) to secure the team championship on Sunday.
Impressive Wins and Prize Money
Siggy’s victory in the drivers’ championship earned him a prize of 25,000 euros, while BMW M Team Redline’s team success was rewarded with 140,000 euros, contributing to a total prize pool of 500,000 euros. The BMW M drivers showcased their dominance, with Job and Bennett finishing second and fourth in the drivers’ championship, while Maximilian Benecke (GER) of BMW M Team MOUZ, last year’s highlight winner, placed third. Caique Oliveira (BRA) from BMW M Team BS+COMPETITION also performed well, finishing in the top ten.
BMW M Teams Excel in Team Competition
The team competition saw strong performances from BMW M Motorsport’s virtual BMW M4 GT3s on the “Rennsport” simulation platform. The three BMW M representatives—Redline, BS+COMPETITION, and MOUZ—finished the group stage in first, sixth, and ninth places, respectively. BMW M Team MOUZ, after a strong showing in the “Second Chance” event, secured a spot in the final thanks to Benecke’s three individual victories. In the final, BMW M Team Redline was unbeatable, clinching three more victories to secure their place at the top with 300 points. BMW M Team MOUZ rounded out the podium, finishing third.
Team Preparation and Training
Preparation was key to BMW M’s success, with the three teams training together under the guidance of BMW M Motorsport. A joint training week at Formula Medicine in Viareggio, Italy, provided a program similar to that of the real BMW M works drivers. This comprehensive approach played a significant role in their outstanding performance at the EWC.
Insights from BMW M Motorsport Leaders and Drivers
Andreas Roos (Head of BMW M Motorsport): “Congratulations to BMW M Team Redline and Kevin Siggy on their triumph at the Esports World Cup. The Redline team showed incredible performance throughout the week. The success of BMW M Teams MOUZ and BS+COMPETITION further proves that our training program was highly effective.”
Kevin Siggy (BMW M Team Redline): “We were a powerhouse as a team. Our hard work and preparation paid off, leading to our domination of the event.”
Luke Bennett (BMW M Team Redline): “The week exceeded our expectations. We knew we were strong, but such dominance was a pleasant surprise.”
Sebastian Job (BMW M Team Redline): “Winning the team title is an incredible achievement. We dealt with the pressure exceptionally well, and I’m proud of our performance.”
Jeffrey Rietveld (BMW M Team Redline): “Our success is the result of excellent preparation and flawless execution, particularly in qualifying. The training camp at Formula Medicine was crucial in handling pressure.”
Maximilian Benecke (BMW M Team MOUZ): “I’m pleased with my personal and team performances. Securing pole positions and finishing third in both the drivers’ and team standings exceeded my expectations.”
Caique Oliveira (BMW M Team BS+COMPETITION): “I am proud of our results at the Esports World Cup. My first victory at a LAN event and additional podium finishes provide great motivation for future competitions.”
BMW M Motorsport’s outstanding success at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh highlights the team’s skill, preparation, and commitment to excellence in virtual motorsport. The achievements of all three BMW M teams underscore the brand’s continued prominence and dedication to virtual racing.
