Borusan Otomotiv Motorsport (BOM) concluded the 3rd round of the GT4 European Series with two trophies thanks to their exceptional performance. The races, held on June 28-29 at Spa Francorchamps—one of the most iconic tracks in motorsport history celebrating its 100th anniversary this year—once again highlighted the importance of a team composed of harmonious members. Borusan Otomotiv Motorsport, capturing attention with their rising success in the GT4 European Series, never gave up despite their cars sustaining damage four times during practice laps and races. BOM drivers Berkay Besler and Gabriele Piana finished the second race in third place, taking the podium, while Pedro Ebrahim won the Rookie Cup in the first race.

Demonstrating exceptional performance since the beginning of the season, Borusan Otomotiv Motorsport raised the bar higher with each race. Despite facing numerous unforeseeable setbacks over the weekend, the team managed to secure their place on the podium.

The BMW M4 GT4 with car number 12, driven by Berkay Besler and Gabriele Piana, began the race weekend with unofficial practice laps. After sustaining severe damage, it was rendered irreparable. However, thanks to the dedicated efforts of the technical team, a backup car was quickly prepared, allowing them to participate in the first free practice session.

In the first race held on Friday, June 28, Berkay Besler and Gabriele Piana had to withdraw after Berkay collided with a competitor, resulting in damage to their car. The duo of Yağız Gedik and Pedro Ebrahim, competing with car number 11, advanced from the 20th position to finish in 8th place, showcasing outstanding performance. As a result, Pedro Ebrahim once again claimed the Rookie Cup victory, as he had done in the first and second rounds.

In the second race on Saturday, June 29, Yağız Gedik and Pedro Ebrahim started from 30th place due to a penalty. Despite this setback, the drivers pushed hard to turn the situation in their favor. Although their car became unusable following a last-lap incident involving Yağız and a competitor in the final corner, they crossed the finish line and secured 6th place.

Berkay Besler and Gabriele Piana, despite facing numerous challenges throughout the weekend, demonstrated exceptional effort alongside their team, finishing the second day in third place after starting in 8th.

Having represented Turkey in the GT4 European Series for seven consecutive years, BOM climbed one spot in the team standings to secure 6th place.

The 4th round of the GT4 European Series will take place on July 20-21 at the Hockenheimring in Germany. The races will be broadcast live on S Sport and S Sport+ channels.

Borusan Otomotiv Motorsport, competing under the main sponsorship of Borusan Otomotiv, is also supported by Shell, Borusan Lojistik, Borçelik, Gedik Piliç, Borusan Oto, and Supsan

About Borusan Otomotiv Group

Borusan Otomotiv Group celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.

Their journey in the premium automotive sector began in 1984 with a modest team and a single brand representation as the Turkish distributor of BMW, through a partnership between Borusan Holding and GIWA Holding. Today, Borusan Otomotiv Group represents five automotive brands in Turkey, operates 25 Authorized Dealers, 46 Authorized Services, and manages seven group companies.

Borusan Otomotiv Import manages the distribution of BMW, MINI, and BMW Motorrad brands, while Borusan Otomotiv Marketing is responsible for Jaguar and Land Rover brands. Borusan Oto operates as the Authorized Dealer and Service for all brands represented by Borusan Otomotiv Group in Turkey, serving customers at 11 facilities in Turkey and as Borusan Oto Cyprus for Jaguar and Land Rover in Northern Cyprus, focusing on delivering the best customer experience. Borusan Otomotiv Premium offers leasing, financing, and insurance services for BMW, MINI, Jaguar, and Land Rover brands through all its authorized dealers. Borusan Araç İhale, known as a reliable brand in the second-hand vehicle auction market with a broad dealer network across Turkey, was incorporated into Borusan Otomotiv Group in 2023 under the name Borusan Oto Değerlendirme. It also launched Borusan Next, a second-hand vehicle platform following a multi-brand and multi-channel strategy.

Borusan Otomotiv Motorsport was established in 2008 to contribute to the development of motorsport in Turkey and promote Turkey internationally. Over this period, it has participated in nearly 440 races across 38 tracks in 21 countries on 4 continents, achieving 19 championships. It also encompasses BOM Academy, BOM E-Team, and BOM Karting departments.

Borusan Otomotiv Group operates with the vision of being the leading and most preferred company in the premium automobile and motorcycle segment, offering innovative products and services in the automotive sector. Their mission is to provide unparalleled experiences to customers and sustainable value to stakeholders.

With its sustainability roadmap based on principles that benefit society, the environment, and customers, and under the pillars of Climate, People, and Innovation, Borusan Otomotiv Group continues its efforts with a focus on "Leading the Electrification Transformation of Turkey's Automotive Sector."