Borusan Otomotiv Motorsport (BOM) completed the second round of the 2026 GT4 European Series at Monza Circuit in Italy. During the race weekend, qualifying sessions and Race 1 took place on Saturday, May 30, while Race 2 was held on Sunday, May 31. Competing in a highly competitive field, the team gained valuable experience and secured important championship points.
In the opening race of the weekend, Yağız Gedik and Batı Yıldırım, sharing the No. 11 car, suffered significant damage to the right side of their BMW following an unfortunate on-track collision. Thanks to the swift and efficient work of the technical crew, the car returned to the race, allowing the duo to take the checkered flag in 36th overall and 19th in the Silver class.
One of the standout performances of Race 1 came from the No. 12 car. Starting from 29th on the grid, Thomas Rackl and Gabriele Piana delivered an impressive comeback drive, overtaking 20 competitors throughout the race. They finished 9th overall and 7th in the Silver class, earning six championship points for the team after a remarkable performance.
On the second day at Monza, the No. 12 crew maintained their competitive pace. Despite being involved in on-track contact during the race, Rackl and Piana continued their strong performance and initially crossed the finish line 12th overall and 8th in the Silver class. Following a 10-second penalty handed to one of the competitors ahead, the duo was promoted to 7th place in the Silver class, securing another six championship points.
Meanwhile, the No. 11 car of Yağız Gedik and Batı Yıldırım was forced to retire after first-lap contact, preventing the pair from finishing the second race of the weekend.
Borusan Otomotiv Motorsport concluded the Monza weekend with a total of 12 championship points, leaving Italy with valuable experience and positive momentum for the remainder of the season.
The third round of the GT4 European Series will take place at Spa-Francorchamps Circuit in Belgium on 25–27 June.
Targeting Double Championship Success in the New Season
Borusan Otomotiv Motorsport concluded the 2025 GT4 European Series season as Runner-up in the Silver Teams’ Championship and third in the Silver Drivers’ Championship. Throughout the season, the team achieved nine podium finishes across 12 races at six different circuits, demonstrating consistent progress while proudly representing Türkiye on the international stage.
Building on this success, the team’s primary objective for the 2026 season is to secure both the Silver Teams’ Championship and the Silver Drivers’ Championship. By combining engineering excellence, operational efficiency, strategic execution, and strong driver performance, Borusan Otomotiv Motorsport aims to compete at the highest level throughout the season.
BOM Continues the Season with a Strong Driver Line-up
Borusan Otomotiv Motorsport fields two cars in the 2026 GT4 European Series, competing at some of Europe’s most iconic racing circuits.
The No. 11 BMW is driven by experienced racer Yağız Gedik alongside the team’s promising new addition Batı Yıldırım. In the No. 12 car, newcomer Thomas Rackl joins forces with proven podium finisher Gabriele Piana.
The remaining rounds of Borusan Otomotiv Motorsport’s 2026 GT4 European Series campaign are:
About Borusan Otomotiv Motorsport
Founded in 2008 by Borusan Otomotiv, Borusan Otomotiv Motorsport (BOM) was established to contribute to the development of motorsport in Türkiye and to represent the country successfully on the international stage.
Operating through four dedicated divisions—BOM Racing, BOM Akademi, BOM Karting, and BOM E-Team—the organization is active across multiple disciplines of motorsport.
Since its foundation, BOM has competed in 533 races across 39 circuits in 22 countries on four continents, recording 494 race finishes and winning 21 international championships. Today, the team continues to proudly represent Türkiye in the GT4 European Series.
Borusan Otomotiv Motorsport competes under the primary sponsorship of Borusan Otomotiv, with additional support from Shell, Borçelik, Gedik Piliç, Borusan Oto, Supsan, and Borusan Port.
