How BMW Brazil livery lights up WEC Interlagos

Team WRT has unveiled a stunning one-off design for its No. 69 BMW M4 GT3 EVO ahead of the Rolex 6 Hours of São Paulo, and fans around the world are already loving it.

The livery stealing the show at Interlagos

Anthony McIntosh set out to run a different BMW-inspired livery on his Team WRT BMW M4 GT3 EVO for each FIA WEC round this year, in his first full WEC season campaign alongside Parker Thompson and BMW factory driver Dan Harper.

It marks the first time in series history that a team will use a different livery on the same entry for each race. That alone makes this one of the most creative projects in endurance racing right now.

For round four at Interlagos, the team has gone in a fresh direction. The BMW M4 GT3 EVO will carry a special decoration inspired by Brazil, celebrating what WRT describes as the “vibrant colours and spirit of Brazil,” in a visual tribute exclusive to this weekend’s event.

For McIntosh, the return to Interlagos is particularly meaningful, as it was here that he made his WEC debut last year. He brings local knowledge that his teammates Dan Harper and Parker Thompson do not have. Harper and Thompson will be racing on Brazilian soil for the very first time this weekend.

The BMW Brazil livery WEC Interlagos also arrives at a dramatic moment for the No. 69 crew. The trio dropped to 11th in the LMGT3 standings after a gearbox failure ended their run at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. A strong result in Brazil would go a long way toward a championship recovery.

Two Brazilian drivers are also in the field this weekend to add to the home passion. In Hypercar, Pipo Derani races for Genesis Magma Racing in the No. 17 car, while Augusto Farfus represents BMW in the No. 32 WRT entry in LMGT3.

What makes the design so unusual

The concept behind the car goes deeper than just looking good. McIntosh and the WRT team have consistently used the livery project to tell stories, whether through BMW’s rich motorsport history or, as this weekend proves, through celebrating the host country itself.

Previous rounds featured retro-inspired throwback designs. The season-opening design at Imola, for example, paid tribute to Allen Berg’s Tic Tac-sponsored BMW E30 M3 from the 1991 DTM season. The Brazil round marks a shift toward something more celebratory and culturally connected, which makes the BMW Brazil livery WEC Interlagos unique even within this special series of designs.

The racing backdrop is equally exciting. The Brazilian venue returned to the WEC calendar in 2024 after a decade away, and last year almost 85,000 fans packed the grandstands, making São Paulo the third-best attended event of the season. Expect a loud and colourful crowd to greet this stunning car on track.

You can follow all the official WEC action at the official FIA WEC São Paulo event page. And if you are interested in how car design can influence team morale and championship performance, check out our look at Ferrari breaking ground at the new Madring circuit.

Genesis says no to a second Asian WEC round

Away from the livery news, there is an interesting off-track story involving Genesis Magma Racing. The Korean manufacturer has made clear it is not chasing a home race in Asia anytime soon.

A second FIA WEC round in southeast Asia is “not a priority” for Genesis, according to Magma Racing team principal Cyril Abiteboul, with the Korean automaker’s focus set on exposing the brand into new markets, primarily in Europe.

While Silverstone will make its series return next year as part of an expanded nine-round championship, Abiteboul dismissed any strong desire to push for a home race in South Korea, Genesis’s largest market, or potentially in China, where Genesis launched in 2021.

“Building a calendar is not just about ticking boxes,” Abiteboul said, confirming that next year’s WEC calendar currently suits the manufacturer’s marketing goals in sports car racing.

Genesis, in its first year of sports car racing competition, has been making steady gains in results since its debut at April’s season-opener at Imola, while also increasing its brand activation at circuits. The team clearly prefers to build its presence in Europe before looking further afield. It is a sensible long-term strategy for a young brand finding its feet in endurance racing.

What this means for the WEC calendar going forward

The Genesis position matters because manufacturers have real influence over where the WEC travels. “The current footprint of the championship is actually very consistent with where we need to expand as a brand,” Abiteboul told reporters.

With Silverstone returning to the series next year as part of an expanded nine-round championship, the European-first direction seems clear for now. Fans in Asia may have to wait a little longer for a second round closer to home.

Back at Interlagos, the BMW Brazil livery WEC Interlagos is the perfect reminder of why circuit-specific designs matter. They create a connection between the sport and the local fans. That is something the WEC does brilliantly, and the No. 69 car is leading the way in 2026. Don’t miss our coverage of Leclerc’s 2026 British Grand Prix victory and check out our breakdown of Tsolov’s historic F2 Silverstone double win for more motorsport action from this weekend.

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