October marked the end of several major championships and the final push in a season packed with standout performances for BAM-supported drivers. From Portimão’s season-closing battles to the iconic Petit Le Mans and the streets of Beijing, podiums, pole positions, and strong team efforts defined the month — alongside exciting developments already shaping the 2026 season.
- 9 race meetings
- 3 continents represented (Europe, Asia, America)
- 7 championships contested
- 12 BAM-supported drivers in action
- 5 podium finishes
October in Action: Driver Performances & Results
3rd-5th October
DTM – Hockenheim (Finale)
The DTM season wrapped up at Hockenheim, with Jordan Pepper arriving just seven points off the championship lead. Unfortunately, the final weekend didn’t go his way. He retired from both races after qualifying P13 and P8, ultimately finishing 7th in the Drivers’ Championship after a strong and consistent season.
Ben Green, closing out his rookie DTM campaign with Emil Frey Racing, started Race 1 from pole position and finished 10th, before ending Race 2 in 21st after qualifying P3. He concludes the year 13th overall, with a highlight podium at Norisring earlier in the season.
British GT – Donington Park (Round 9)
Nick Yelloly returned to British GT for a one-off appearance with Blackthorn. After qualifying 10th, he delivered a solid drive to finish 5th in the Aston Martin Vantage GT3, showing strong pace in the season finale.
10th-12th October
IMSA – Final Round, Petit Le Mans
The curtain fell on the 2025 IMSA season at Road Atlanta with a dramatic Petit Le Mans finale. Inter Europol Competition secured pole position in LMP2 after the initial fastest car was disqualified, and went on to finish a strong second — a brilliant way to round off their campaign.
Dan Harper starred in GTD Pro, taking pole position in the #48 Paul Miller Racing entry and converting it into a dominant race win, clinching the IMSA Endurance Cup in the process. Neil Verhagen, in the sister #1 car, finished ninth after qualifying sixth. Nicky Catsburg also delivered a standout performance, qualifying third in the #4 Corvette and finishing second.
Nick Yelloly wrapped up his GTP season with a P3 qualifying and P7 finish in the #93 Acura, rounding out a consistent year. Alec Udell, competing in GTD with DXDT Racing, climbed from 17th on the grid to finish seventh in a strong recovery drive.
GTWC Europe – Barcelona, Final Round
The GT World Challenge Europe season concluded in Spain with a challenging weekend for BAM-supported drivers. Steller Motorsport’s Daniel and Adam Ali completed their rookie campaign in the Silver Cup, finishing 14th in class and 45th overall.
Jordan Pepper entered the final round sitting fourth in the championship. He qualified eighth but finished 16th overall, placing 10th in the Pro Cup classification to close out a competitive season. After qualifying 10th, he delivered a solid drive to finish 5th.
17th – 19th October
ELMS – Final Round, Portimão
The European Le Mans Series concluded in Portugal, with Inter Europol Competition closing out a strong season. Nick Yelloly delivered another impressive drive, qualifying P3 and finishing second in the race — securing 2nd overall in the LMP2 championship. Tim Creswick, alongside his LMP3 teammates, qualified P4 and finished P5, which confirmed 3rd place in the final LMP3 standings.
Michelin Le Mans Cup – Final Round, Portimão
Nielsen Racing’s Adess entries wrapped up their MLMC season at Portimão.
Mikkel Kristensen & Henry Cubides (#4) finished 13th after a clean run. Colin Noble & Tom Fleming (#7) came home 16th following a hard-fought race in the final round of the year.
GT World Challenge Asia – Beijing Street Circuit
The final GTWC Asia weekend took place on the challenging new street circuit in Beijing. Ben Green continued his competitive run with Johor Racing: Race 1: Finished P6 Race 2: Qualified P3 and drove to P2, scoring another podium for the team.
GT Intercontinental – Indianapolis 8 Hour
The North American round of the Intercontinental GT Challenge brought more international competition for BAM drivers. Alec Udell finished P13 in Pro-Am with DXDT Racing, while Nicky Catsburg with Chouest Povoledo Racing team claimed P11 in class.
Looking ahead to 2026
Exciting news for the upcoming season in Formula E, Nico Muller has officially been announced as a Porsche Factory driver for Season 12. His move to the prestigious manufacturer team marks a new chapter in his electric racing career and adds another top-tier programme to the BAM roster.
Coming up in November
After a packed October, November is expected to be a quieter month on track for BAM drivers. With most championships now concluded, the focus shifts to off-season preparations, testing, and exciting plans for 2026. Stay tuned as we gear up for new announcements, new programmes, and more racing action in the months to come.
