RAHEL FREY Takes Sporting Director Role at Team BMW WRT After Racing Career

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June 20, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

RAHEL FREY transitions from decorated racing career to Sporting Director at Team BMW WRT, experiencing her first Le Mans 2026 from pit wall with natural leadership honed over two decades competing professionally.
Swiss driver’s impressive résumé includes FIA Gold rating, DTM factory drive, Iron Dames founding member, WEC Bahrain victory, five WEC podiums, and class wins at Spa 24 Hours and Nürburgring 24.
FREY’s management style reflects driving experience with immediate analysis and improvement focus, stating her transition happened naturally after years understanding procedures from competitor perspective, earning warm team reception.
BMW WRT’s Le Mans effort saw Hypercar finish second overall while LMGT3 entries disappointed with one seventh-place finish, prompting FREY’s characteristic honest assessment and commitment to stronger return.