BMW announces that Phillip Eng will end his association with the manufacturer after eleven years together. According to the press release issued by BMW, there is a mutual agreement to not renew the Austrian’s contract which expires at the end of the season.
Eng has been a prominent figure for BMW since his hiring by the Bavarian brand in 2016. Eng has driven a wide array of BMW machinery in series such as DTM, GT World Challenge Europe, WEC and IMSA. Among the highlights for Eng at BMW include three victories in the Spa 24 Hours, overall victory in the 2020 24 Hours of the Nurburgring, class victory at the 24 Hours of Daytona and multiple wins in BMW’s IMSA GTP program.
“Philipp has established himself as one of the world’s top drivers in (GT racing),” says Andrea Roos, BMW’s Head of Motorsport. “In IMSA , he was a key component over four seasons in our development into a top team that can now consistently compete for victories and podium places.”
“It has been a fantastic time,” Eng says in the press release. “Over the years, I’ve made many friends, and I’m very grateful for that. I’m delighted to have won races in every series I’ve competed in…Now it is time for me to turn my attention to new and exciting challenges. I wish BMW M Motorsport all the best for the future!”
Meanwhile, no word at the moment on Eng’s next destination or who will replace him in the IMSA roster at BMW for 2027.
Headline Photo: Philip Eng – Photo Courtesy: BMW M Motorsport
