Goodyear will remain the exclusive tyre supplier for the LMP2 and LMGT3 categories in the European Le Mans Series until the end of 2029.
The manufacturer has extended its partnership with the Automobile Club de l’Ouest, strengthening its long-term involvement in two important levels of the endurance racing structure.
Goodyear will continue to develop tyres that balance performance, durability and cost control. At the same time, the company plans to increase the proportion of sustainable materials within its racing products.
Extension reinforces Goodyear’s endurance commitment
The renewed agreement maintains Goodyear’s central position within the ELMS paddock as both categories prepare for further technical development.
LMP2 remains the championship’s leading prototype class and provides teams and drivers with a route towards the FIA World Endurance Championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Meanwhile, LMGT3 connects the ELMS with the expanding international GT3 platform.
Xavier Fraipont, Vice President of Goodyear Racing, described the extension as a significant commitment to both categories.
“Extending our partnership with the ACO and the European Le Mans Series through 2029 is a strong statement of our long-term commitment to endurance racing,” commented Fraipont. “LMP2 and LMGT3 classes are two pillars of the sport, and we are proud to continue supporting both with tire technologies that deliver consistency, performance and increasing levels of sustainability. Our latest developments- from record-level stint performance in LMP2 to the introduction of higher sustainable material content in LMGT3 – demonstrate how we continue to push the boundaries on track, while shaping the future of mobility.”
The agreement gives Goodyear a stable platform through which it can develop new technologies under the demands of multi-class endurance competition.
LMP2 tyre delivers extended stint performance
Goodyear recently introduced its latest LMP2 slick tyre specification, focusing on consistency and durability across long runs.
At the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the tyre completed five consecutive stints and covered almost 700 kilometres while maintaining competitive performance and controlling degradation.
That durability gives teams greater strategic flexibility. Longer tyre use can reduce the number of changes required during a race, shorten selected pit stops and create further opportunities to adjust fuel and driver strategies.
However, the tyre must also deliver predictable grip throughout its lifespan. Teams need drivers to maintain confidence as the compound ages, particularly when they encounter changing temperatures, traffic and track conditions.
Goodyear prepares for next LMP2 generation
LMP2 will introduce its next generation of machinery in 2028.
The category’s organisers continue to prioritise performance parity, safety and cost control as they develop the new regulations. Goodyear’s agreement through 2029 allows the tyre manufacturer to support that transition beyond the final seasons of the current cars.
The company can therefore work alongside the ACO and ELMS as teams begin adapting to the next technical cycle.
Although LMP2 remains a high-performance category, its controlled elements help prevent costs from increasing beyond the reach of independent teams. Goodyear’s continued role as the sole supplier supports that approach while ensuring each entrant uses the same tyre platform.
LMGT3 specification increases sustainable content
Goodyear has taken a different development direction with its latest LMGT3 tyre.
The new specification contains up to 66 per cent sustainable materials while retaining the grip, durability and consistency required for international GT competition. Goodyear also supplies the tyre in the FIA World Endurance Championship, creating greater alignment between the two series.
The manufacturer aims to increase its use of renewable and recycled content without reducing performance. Consequently, motorsport provides a demanding environment in which Goodyear can test materials and production methods before considering wider road applications.
LMGT3 also gives the company exposure to machinery from several manufacturers, each with different weight distributions, aerodynamic characteristics and handling requirements. The tyre must therefore perform consistently across a diverse field.
ACO backs continued technical development
ACO President Pierre Fillon welcomed Goodyear’s decision to extend its involvement in the championship.
“We are delighted to extend our partnership with Goodyear in the European Le Mans Series through 2029. LMP2 and LMGT3 are two pillars of the endurance racing pyramid, combining performance, accessibility and close competition. Goodyear’s continued commitment to these categories is a strong signal for the future of the ELMS and for endurance racing as a whole. Together, we will continue to support innovation, sporting quality and sustainable progress across one of the most competitive championships in our discipline”.
The ACO views both categories as essential parts of the pathway towards the highest levels of endurance racing. LMP2 continues to develop professional and amateur drivers within a prototype environment, while LMGT3 offers teams access to a globally recognised technical platform.
Partnership supports stability through 2029
The extension gives ELMS teams clarity as both categories approach important periods of development.
LMP2 will transition to new machinery in 2028, while LMGT3 will continue expanding its use of more sustainable tyre technology. Goodyear can now support both programmes across several seasons rather than through a short-term supply agreement.
The partnership also allows the ACO to maintain a controlled tyre structure that supports close competition and predictable costs. Through its renewed agreement, Goodyear will continue to use endurance racing to test performance, durability and sustainable materials while supplying two of the ELMS’ core categories.
