Asian Le Mans Series moves to Europe for 2026/27 as the Winter Le Mans Series, adding Hypercars and the Asian Le Mans Cup in 2026.
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Asian Le Mans Series moves to Europe as Winter Le Mans Series for 2026/27

The Asian Le Mans Series will stage its entire 2026/27 campaign in Europe under the Winter Le Mans Series banner following an extensive review of the championship’s available options. External constraints, limited winter availability at suitable Asian circuits and significant logistical costs influenced the decision. Organisers also needed to avoid clashes with the Daytona 24…

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ORECA targets a Q2 2027 rollout for its Oreca 09 LMP2 car as design work advances ahead of the new category's 2028 debut campaign.
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ORECA targets Q2 2027 rollout for all-new Oreca 09 LMP2 car

ORECA aims to begin track testing its new Oreca 09 LMP2 car during the second quarter of 2027 as preparations intensify for the category’s next regulatory cycle. The French constructor has already progressed deep into the design phase, with its engineers currently focusing heavily on the new monocoque. However, the governing bodies have yet to…

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Asian Le Mans Series confirms Pro-Am Hypercar rules for 2026/27 as interest grows and calendar uncertainty continues.
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Asian Le Mans Series confirms Pro-Am rules for new Hypercar class

As reported by Sportscar365, the Asian Le Mans Series has confirmed the driver line-up rules for its new Pro-Am Hypercar class, which will debut in the 2026/27 season. Series officials have now aligned the category with the LMP2 Pro-Am format. Each Hypercar entry must include exactly one FIA Bronze-rated driver, while teams may use a…

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Romain Dumas returns to Le Mans in 2026 as both driver and team owner, leading RD Limited into its first 24 Hours in LMP2 Pro/Am.
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Romain Dumas begins new Le Mans chapter with RD Limited

Romain Dumas has already built one of the most decorated careers in endurance racing. Since making his Le Mans debut in 2001, the Frenchman has won the 24 Hours several times across LMGTE and LMP1, while also earning world championship success as a factory Porsche driver. However, the 2026 edition marks a different kind of…

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Dennis Marschall prepares for his first 24 Hours of Le Mans appearance with Kessel Racing, targeting LMGT3 victory in France.
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Le Mans debut beckons as Marschall sets sight on victory

Dennis Marschall will fulfil a lifelong ambition next month when he makes his debut in the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans. The German racer arrives at endurance racing’s most prestigious event carrying significant momentum after a string of major successes across GT competition in recent seasons. Marschall will compete in the LMGT3 category aboard…

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Enzo Trulli will make his ELMS debut with Algarve Pro Racing in 2026 alongside Michael Jensen and Malthe Jakobsen in LMP2 Pro/Am.
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Trulli prepares for 2026 ELMS debut with Algarve Pro Racing

Enzo Trulli will make his European Le Mans Series debut with Algarve Pro Racing during the 2026 season after moving from single-seater competition into endurance racing. The 20-year-old Italian will contest the LMP2 Pro/Am category alongside Michael Jensen and Malthe Jakobsen. His first ELMS race will take place at the 4 Hours of Barcelona in…

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