M Racing has confirmed its entry into the 2026 European Le Mans Series (ELMS) as the team prepares to compete at the highest level of continental LMP3 racing.
The French outfit will field Thomas Imbourg, Nick Adcock and Quentin Antonel during the new campaign. By combining experience, talent and continuity, M Racing aims to establish itself near the front of the field and compete regularly for podium finishes.
Furthermore, the team has strengthened its wider structure ahead of the season. Its experienced technical staff and balanced driver line-up should support its efforts throughout a demanding championship.
Imbourg embraces a new challenge
Thomas Imbourg joins M Racing for the 2026 season and brings fresh motivation to the programme. He will compete in the European Le Mans Series for a team that has set clear goals for its latest LMP3 campaign.
Imbourg immediately expressed pride in joining the squad. He also highlighted the strength of the driver line-up and the determination within the team.
“Very proud to join M Racing this season. Excited to compete in the European Le Mans Series, the top level of LMP3 endurance racing. Strong lineup, motivated team — can’t wait for Barcelona!”
Therefore, Imbourg will approach the opening round with confidence as he begins working alongside two experienced team-mates. His arrival also gives M Racing another motivated driver as it attempts to build a consistent challenge throughout the season.
Adcock targets further championship success
Nick Adcock will enter his sixth ELMS season in 2026. Significantly, he brings title-winning experience after securing the championship in 2024.
However, Adcock has not allowed that previous success to reduce his ambition. Instead, he intends to challenge for further honours while developing strong working relationships across the team.
“Sixth ELMS season for me — and after winning the 2024 title, I’m hungry for more. We’re already working well with Yvan and Justine, and I’m looking forward to building strong chemistry with Quentin and Thomas.”
Adcock’s experience should provide M Racing with an important advantage during the campaign. He understands the importance of pace, reliability and consistency across a full endurance season.
Moreover, his championship knowledge could help the team manage difficult races and maximise every opportunity to score points.
Antonel sets an ambitious target
Quentin Antonel will continue with M Racing in 2026, giving the team valuable continuity within its driver line-up.
His familiarity with the squad should help M Racing maintain its recent momentum. In addition, his existing knowledge of the team’s structure and working methods could support the integration of Imbourg and Adcock.
Antonel has also set a clear target for the year ahead.
“Very happy to continue with M Racing. With the package we have, we’re aiming for podiums and wins — nothing less.”
Consequently, Antonel enters the season with firm expectations. Rather than focusing solely on steady progress, he wants M Racing to fight directly for top-three finishes and race victories.
His comments also reflect the confidence surrounding the team’s strengthened package.
M Racing builds a stronger LMP3 programme
M Racing has combined its three-driver line-up with a strengthened internal structure and experienced technical staff.
This approach gives the team a solid foundation for its 2026 challenge. Imbourg adds fresh enthusiasm, Adcock supplies championship-winning experience and Antonel provides continuity.
However, the team must translate that potential into consistent performances on the circuit. The ELMS season will demand strong communication, effective race management and reliable execution from every member of the programme.
Therefore, teamwork will remain just as important as outright speed. Each driver will need to contribute across changing conditions, traffic and strategic situations.
Barcelona launches the new campaign
M Racing will begin its campaign in Barcelona, where the team will gain its first opportunity to evaluate its performance against the rest of the LMP3 field.
The opening event will also allow the three drivers to develop their working relationship under competitive conditions. Although the team has set ambitious targets, it must build momentum from the beginning of the season.
A strong result in Barcelona could establish confidence and provide an early platform for the remaining rounds. Nevertheless, M Racing will need to maintain that performance as the championship progresses.
Podiums and victories shape the season’s objective
M Racing enters the 2026 European Le Mans Series with a clear objective. The team wants to compete at the front of the LMP3 category and challenge for podium finishes and victories.
Its combination of experience, talent and continuity supports that ambition. Adcock knows how to win an ELMS title, Antonel already understands the team and Imbourg arrives with determination to succeed.
As a result, M Racing has assembled a promising package for the new season. The team must now convert its preparation and confidence into strong performances when the championship begins in Barcelona.
