Colin Queen topped the second and final Free Practice session (FP2) of the inaugural 2026/27 Asian Le Mans Cup (ALMC) at Circuit Paul Ricard, recording a 1:57.894 in the #50 23Events Racing Ligier JS P325-Toyota. The American finished 0.200 seconds ahead of Louis Iglesias in the #86 CLX Motorsport entry, which led the separate LMP3 category.
Meanwhile, GMS Team secured second and third in LMP3 Pro through Danny Soufi and Oscar Andrés Tunjo, while Herberth Motorsport established the fastest GT3 time with Ralf Bohn leading a Porsche one-two.
The 90-minute session provided the 16-car field with its final opportunity to prepare for qualifying, which will determine the starting grids for the championship’s opening two races.
Queen puts 23Events Racing ahead in LMP3 Pro
23Events Racing emerged fastest during the final practice session, with Queen improving on the team’s second-place finish in FP1. The American recorded a 1:57.894, becoming the first driver to break the 1:58 barrier during the opening weekend.
Queen’s benchmark placed the #50 Ligier comfortably ahead of its closest LMP3 Pro competitors. However, Iglesias finished second overall in the separate LMP3 category, leaving just 0.200 seconds between the two fastest prototypes.
GMS Team followed third overall through Soufi, who had topped the opening session with a 1:59.744. The American improved considerably during FP2, recording a 1:58.531 in the #11 Ligier.
His teammate Tunjo completed the overall top four with a 1:58.707 in the #75 Duqueine D09-Toyota, finishing just 0.176 seconds behind Soufi.
The results provided an encouraging conclusion to practice for GMS Team, which enters the inaugural ALMC season with two LMP3 Pro cars under the GMS Team name.
Meanwhile, 23Events Racing will enter qualifying with the fastest practice lap of the weekend after Queen improved on Maschio’s earlier benchmark.
ALMC Le Castellet FP2 LMP3 Pro results
The following positions and times are confirmed:
- #50 23Events Racing — Ligier JS P325-Toyota — 1:57.894
- #11 GMS Team — Ligier JS P325-Toyota — 1:58.531 (+0.637s)
- #75 GMS Team — Duqueine D09-Toyota — 1:58.707 (+0.813s)
The remaining LMP3 Pro entries are #17 CLX Motorsport, #19 23Events Racing, #26 Bretton Racing, #85 R-ace GP and #92 Team Virage. Their exact FP2 positions and lap times could not be verified from the accessible classification.
Iglesias leads LMP3 as CLX Motorsport challenges overall pace
CLX Motorsport established the fastest LMP3 time through Iglesias, who recorded a 1:58.094 in the #86 Ligier.
The Frenchman finished second overall, just 0.200 seconds behind Queen’s leading LMP3 Pro entry. His performance also placed CLX Motorsport ahead of several competitors from the category without mandatory Bronze-rated drivers.
Iglesias brings considerable prototype experience following his successful 2026 European Le Mans Series campaign, during which he helped CLX Motorsport secure another LMP3 championship.
Motorsport98 followed second in class, with Gillian Henrion recording a 1:59.273 in the #98 Ligier. The Frenchman finished 1.179 seconds behind Iglesias, having previously placed second during the opening session.
Meanwhile, CLX Motorsport secured third through Vic Stevens, who posted a 1:59.428 in the #87 Ligier. The Belgian finished just 0.155 seconds behind Henrion, placing both CLX entries among the leading three in class.
Brutal Fish Campos Racing completed the four-car LMP3 field. The Spanish outfit will now look to build on its FP1 performance, when Kevin Rabin secured the fastest class time.
ALMC Le Castellet FP2 LMP3 results
- #86 CLX Motorsport — Ligier JS P325-Toyota — 1:58.094
- #98 Motorsport98 — Ligier JS P325-Toyota — 1:59.273 (+1.179s)
- #87 CLX Motorsport — Ligier JS P325-Toyota — 1:59.428 (+1.334s)
The fourth LMP3 entrant was #12 Brutal Fish Campos Racing. Its exact FP2 time could not be verified.
Bohn leads Herberth Motorsport one-two in GT3
Herberth Motorsport secured the fastest GT3 time during FP2, with Bohn recording a 2:04.751 in the #91 Porsche 911 GT3 R Evo.
The German improved on his second-place finish in FP1, moving ahead of the Aston Martin entries to establish the final practice benchmark.
His teammate Manuel Lauck followed second in the #73 Porsche, recording a 2:05.206. Just 0.455 seconds separated the two Herberth Motorsport entries, giving the German outfit control of the top two GT3 positions.
Meanwhile, Antonio Sainero finished third for E2P Racing, setting a 2:05.268 in the #90 Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Evo.
The Spaniard’s performance placed him just 0.062 seconds behind Lauck, although he remained 0.517 seconds away from Bohn’s leading time.
E2P Racing had topped the opening practice session through Pablo Burguera, who recorded a 2:05.354. However, Herberth Motorsport demonstrated improved pace during FP2, with both Porsches exceeding the previous morning benchmark.
Reigning Michelin Le Mans Cup GT3 champions Racing Spirit of Léman completed the four-car GT3 field with the #10 Aston Martin.
The results leave Herberth Motorsport ahead of qualifying, although the close margins between the second Porsche and E2P Racing suggest that the battle for the leading positions remains open.
ALMC Le Castellet FP2 GT3 results
- #91 Herberth Motorsport — Porsche 911 GT3 R Evo — 2:04.751
- #73 Herberth Motorsport — Porsche 911 GT3 R Evo — 2:05.206 (+0.455s)
- #90 E2P Racing — Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Evo — 2:05.268 (+0.517s)
The fourth GT3 entrant was #10 Racing Spirit of Léman. Its exact FP2 lap time could not be verified.
Qualifying follows final ALMC practice session
With both Free Practice sessions complete, the teams will turn their attention towards qualifying for the opening two races of the 2026/27 ALMC season.
The first 20-minute qualifying session will begin at 15:10 CET, determining the starting grids for Saturday’s opening race. A second session will follow at 15:35, setting the order for Sunday’s contest.
As outlined in the 2026/27 ALMC Le Castellet entry preview, the championship features three categories with separate driver eligibility requirements. The opening weekend will therefore provide the first competitive comparison between the established prototype and GT3 organisations.
The inaugural two-hour race will begin at 09:15 CET on Saturday, 14 November, before Race 2 follows at 09:25 on Sunday.
Following the conclusion of practice, 23Events Racing holds the fastest overall time, while CLX Motorsport and Herberth Motorsport lead LMP3 and GT3 respectively.
