23Events Racing secured both LMP3 Pro pole positions for the opening two races of the 2026/27 Asian Le Mans Cup (ALMC) at Circuit Paul Ricard. Giovanni Maschio topped the first qualifying session in the #50 Ligier JS P325-Toyota, before teammate Colin Queen repeated the achievement in Q2.
Meanwhile, CLX Motorsport dominated LMP3 qualifying, with Laurent Wüthrich securing both class poles ahead of teammate Terrence Woodward. In GT3, Herberth Motorsport’s Ralf Bohn claimed Race 1 pole, while Sebastian Moreno delivered the fastest time for Racing Spirit of Léman in Q2.
The two 20-minute sessions determined the starting grids for the championship’s inaugural double-header, with 16 cars competing across LMP3 Pro, LMP3 and GT3.
Maschio secures inaugural ALMC pole for 23Events Racing
Maschio delivered the fastest lap of the opening qualifying session, recording a 1:58.402 in the #50 23Events Racing Ligier. The Italian secured pole during the final five minutes, overcoming a strong challenge from the two GMS Team entries.
Oscar Andrés Tunjo initially appeared capable of leading the field in the #75 Duqueine D09-Toyota. However, Maschio’s late improvement relegated the Colombian to second, with his 1:58.578 leaving him just 0.176 seconds behind.
Danny Soufi completed the top three in the sister #11 GMS Team Ligier, recording a 1:59.036. The American had previously topped FP1, but his qualifying effort left him 0.634 seconds behind Maschio.
The result gave GMS Team, which is running a two-car programme with different LMP3 chassis, both positions on the second row and front row behind the pole-sitter.
Emily Cotty secured fourth for Bretton Racing with a 1:59.190, ahead of Kyuho Lee in the #85 R-ace GP Duqueine. CLX Motorsport’s João Vergara followed sixth, while Team Virage and the second 23Events Racing entry completed the eight-car LMP3 Pro field.
CLX Motorsport secures LMP3 front-row lockout
CLX Motorsport established its advantage in the separate LMP3 category, with Wüthrich securing pole position in the #86 Ligier JS P325-Toyota.
The Swiss driver recorded a 2:00.676, finishing 1.292 seconds ahead of teammate Woodward in the sister #87 entry. The result gave CLX Motorsport complete control of the category’s front row for Saturday’s race.
Woodward’s 2:01.968 secured second, while Morten Strømsted followed third for Brutal Fish Campos Racing. The Dane recorded a 2:02.301 in the #12 Ligier, finishing 0.333 seconds behind Woodward.
Strømsted shares the car with Kevin Rabin, with the pairing joining Brutal Fish Campos Racing for its inaugural ALMC campaign.
Meanwhile, Eric De Doncker completed the class classification for Motorsport98, recording a 2:03.584 in the #98 Ligier.
The results provided an encouraging start for CLX Motorsport, which enters the new championship following its previous success in international LMP3 competition.
Herberth Motorsport claims GT3 one-two for Race 1
Herberth Motorsport continued its strong form from FP2, with Bohn securing GT3 pole position in the #91 Porsche 911 GT3 R Evo.
The German recorded a 2:05.366, finishing more than three seconds ahead of teammate Jörg Dreisow in the sister #73 Porsche.
Dreisow claimed second with a 2:08.450, completing a front-row lockout for the German organisation. Pablo Burguera followed third for E2P Racing, recording a 2:08.668 in the #90 Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Evo.
However, Racing Spirit of Léman encountered technical difficulties with its #10 Aston Martin. The problems prevented the team from participating in Q1, leaving Sebastian Moreno and Esteban González Beckmann without a qualifying time.
Consequently, the reigning Michelin Le Mans Cup GT3 champions will start Saturday’s opening race from the back of the GT3 field.
With the first session complete, 23Events Racing, CLX Motorsport and Herberth Motorsport secured the inaugural pole positions in their respective categories.
Race 1 qualifying LMP3 Pro results
- #50 23Events Racing — Ligier JS P325-Toyota — 1:58.402
- #75 GMS Team — Duqueine D09-Toyota — 1:58.578 (+0.176s)
- #11 GMS Team — Ligier JS P325-Toyota — 1:59.036 (+0.634s)
- #26 Bretton Racing — Ligier JS P325-Toyota — 1:59.190 (+0.788s)
- #85 R-ace GP — Duqueine D09-Toyota — 1:59.386 (+0.984s)
- #17 CLX Motorsport — Ligier JS P325-Toyota — 1:59.785 (+1.383s)
- #92 Team Virage — Ligier JS P325-Toyota — 2:00.148 (+1.746s)
- #19 23Events Racing — Ligier JS P325-Toyota — 2:00.594 (+2.192s)
Race 1 qualifying LMP3 results
- #86 CLX Motorsport — Ligier JS P325-Toyota — 2:00.676
- #87 CLX Motorsport — Ligier JS P325-Toyota — 2:01.968 (+1.292s)
- #12 Brutal Fish Campos Racing — Ligier JS P325-Toyota — 2:02.301 (+1.625s)
- #98 Motorsport98 — Ligier JS P325-Toyota — 2:03.584 (+2.908s)
Race 1 qualifying GT3 results
- #91 Herberth Motorsport — Porsche 911 GT3 R Evo — 2:05.366
- #73 Herberth Motorsport — Porsche 911 GT3 R Evo — 2:08.450 (+3.084s)
- #90 E2P Racing — Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Evo — 2:08.668 (+3.302s)
- #10 Racing Spirit of Léman — Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Evo — No time
Queen completes 23Events Racing double pole in Q2
Queen continued 23Events Racing’s impressive qualifying performance by securing pole position for Sunday’s second race.
The American recorded a 1:58.166 in the #50 Ligier, improving on Maschio’s earlier benchmark and completing a clean sweep of LMP3 Pro pole positions for the French organisation.
However, Soufi provided a strong challenge in the #11 GMS Team entry. The American temporarily held the fastest time with a 1:58.222 before Queen delivered his decisive improvement during the closing moments.
Just 0.056 seconds separated the leading two competitors, creating the narrowest pole-winning margin across the six class qualifying classifications.
Lee secured third for R-ace GP with a 1:58.652, moving ahead of the #75 GMS Team entry after finishing fifth in Q1.
Vergara improved to fourth for CLX Motorsport, recording a 1:58.789, while the #19 23Events Racing Ligier followed fifth with a 1:58.964.
Cotty secured sixth for Bretton Racing, just 0.006 seconds behind the second 23Events Racing entry. The #75 GMS Team Duqueine and Team Virage completed the eight-car class.
Wüthrich repeats LMP3 pole as CLX Motorsport dominates
Wüthrich also completed a qualifying sweep in LMP3, securing his second pole position of the afternoon for CLX Motorsport.
The Swiss driver recorded a 2:00.682 in the #86 Ligier, finishing 0.228 seconds ahead of teammate Woodward.
Although his lap was marginally slower than his Q1 benchmark, Wüthrich maintained his advantage throughout the second session, ensuring the #86 would lead the category in both races.
Woodward followed with a 2:00.910 in the #87 entry, improving considerably on his opening qualifying time. The result completed another front-row lockout for CLX Motorsport, which will begin both races with its two LMP3 cars leading the class.
Strømsted again finished third for Brutal Fish Campos Racing, recording a 2:01.660. The Dane improved on his first qualifying effort but remained 0.978 seconds behind Wüthrich.
Motorsport98 completed the classification with a 2:03.228, leaving De Doncker fourth in both qualifying sessions.
With both sessions complete, CLX Motorsport secured the first two starting positions for each race, establishing itself as the early benchmark in LMP3.
Moreno recovers to secure Race 2 GT3 pole
Racing Spirit of Léman recovered from its earlier technical problems to secure GT3 pole position for Sunday’s race.
Having missed Q1 entirely, the team returned to the circuit for the second session, allowing Moreno to record a competitive lap in the #10 Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Evo.
The Colombian responded with a 2:04.713, securing the fastest GT3 time of the afternoon and delivering an important result for the reigning Michelin Le Mans Cup champions.
Bohn followed second for Herberth Motorsport, recording a 2:04.829 in the #91 Porsche. The German finished just 0.116 seconds behind Moreno, narrowly missing out on a second pole position.
Meanwhile, Dreisow secured third in the sister #73 Porsche with a 2:07.652, improving on his previous qualifying time but remaining 2.939 seconds behind the leading Aston Martin.
Burguera completed the class classification for E2P Racing, recording a 2:09.657 in the #90 Aston Martin.
The result ensured that Racing Spirit of Léman and Herberth Motorsport would share the GT3 pole positions across the opening two races, with the former completing an impressive recovery following its Q1 absence.
Race 2 qualifying LMP3 Pro results
- #50 23Events Racing — Ligier JS P325-Toyota — 1:58.166
- #11 GMS Team — Ligier JS P325-Toyota — 1:58.222 (+0.056s)
- #85 R-ace GP — Duqueine D09-Toyota — 1:58.652 (+0.486s)
- #17 CLX Motorsport — Ligier JS P325-Toyota — 1:58.789 (+0.623s)
- #19 23Events Racing — Ligier JS P325-Toyota — 1:58.964 (+0.798s)
- #26 Bretton Racing — Ligier JS P325-Toyota — 1:58.970 (+0.804s)
- #75 GMS Team — Duqueine D09-Toyota — 1:58.982 (+0.816s)
- #92 Team Virage — Ligier JS P325-Toyota — 1:59.282 (+1.116s)
Race 2 qualifying LMP3 results
- #86 CLX Motorsport — Ligier JS P325-Toyota — 2:00.682
- #87 CLX Motorsport — Ligier JS P325-Toyota — 2:00.910 (+0.228s)
- #12 Brutal Fish Campos Racing — Ligier JS P325-Toyota — 2:01.660 (+0.978s)
- #98 Motorsport98 — Ligier JS P325-Toyota — 2:03.228 (+2.546s)
Race 2 qualifying GT3 results
- #10 Racing Spirit of Léman — Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Evo — 2:04.713
- #91 Herberth Motorsport — Porsche 911 GT3 R Evo — 2:04.829 (+0.116s)
- #73 Herberth Motorsport — Porsche 911 GT3 R Evo — 2:07.652 (+2.939s)
- #90 E2P Racing — Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Evo — 2:09.657 (+4.944s)
ALMC prepares for historic opening double-header
With qualifying complete, the inaugural ALMC season will begin with 23Events Racing leading both LMP3 Pro grids, while CLX Motorsport occupies the first two starting positions in LMP3 for both races.
Meanwhile, Herberth Motorsport will lead Saturday’s GT3 field before Racing Spirit of Léman takes pole for Sunday’s contest following its recovery from technical difficulties.
The opening ALMC entry list brought together several championship-winning prototype and GT3 organisations, with 16 cars ultimately taking part in qualifying across the three categories.
Race 1 will begin at 09:15 CET on Saturday, 14 November, before the second two-hour race follows at 09:25 CET on Sunday, 15 November.
The two events will establish the first championship standings as ALMC begins its inaugural six-race European winter campaign.
