BMW Motorsport today announced that Michael Bartels (DE) and his Vita4One Racing Team will contest the 2012 season of the FIA GT1 World Championship armed with the BMW Z4 GT3.

Bartels is one of the most successful drivers ever in international GT racing. He has won the title in the GT1 class of the FIA GT Championship in 2006, 2008 and 2009, as well as securing the Drivers' and Team titles in the World Championship in 2010.He also won the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring twice and crossed the finish line first at the marathon in Spa-Francorchamps on three occasions.

“We are delighted to welcome the Vita4One team and Michael Bartels into our BMW family,” said BMW Motorsport Director Jens Marquardt. “Michael and his team have already proven their class in the GT field on more than one occasion. I am pleased that we are able to make such a strong addition to our BMW Z4 GT3 programme this year. It is great to be represented in the FIA GT1 World Championship.”

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