🇦🇹 René Rast

René Rast, an Austrian driver, competes in the FIA World Endurance Championship with BMW M Team WRT. Before moving into sports car racing at this level, he built a reputation through a career that included three DTM titles, in 2017, 2019 and 2020, along with overall victories at the 24 Hours of Spa in 2012 and 2014, an overall win at the 2014 24 Hours of Nürburgring, and class wins at the 24 Hours of Daytona in 2012 and 2016. That background in touring cars and endurance racing shaped his transition into the WEC prototype ranks.[1]

In WEC competition, Rast has taken part in 28 career starts, securing 3 wins and 7 podiums without yet claiming a championship. His Racer Rating stands at 6,102, placing him 141st among active drivers on a scale where the leading competitors typically reach between 10,000 and 11,500. In the 2026 season, he has recorded 1 win and 2 podiums across 3 rounds, putting him 14th in the standings so far. He remains an active competitor with BMW M Team WRT, continuing to build on his established record in endurance racing.[2]