Ligier Automotive has secured three major teams for its next-generation LMP2 programme, with Algarve Pro Racing, Inter Europol Competition and Panis Racing committing to the new JS P228 from 2028. The French manufacturer will become one of two chassis suppliers when the category introduces its new regulations, with the JS P228 set to compete initially…
Maxime Martin believes Team Qatar by Iron Lynx can fight for victory when the 2026 European Le Mans Series (ELMS) heads to Spa-Francorchamps, as the Belgian prepares for his home round following the team’s breakthrough podium at Imola. The 40-year-old joined Abdulla Ali Al Khelaifi and Julien Hanses in the No. 62 Mercedes-AMG LMGT3 EVO…
Alec Udell heads into the 2026 European Le Mans Series (ELMS) 4 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps with growing confidence after claiming his maiden championship victory with TF Sport at Imola. The American combined with Blake McDonald and reigning LMGT3 champion Charlie Eastwood to take the No. 33 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R to victory during the 4…
Porsche factory driver Julien Andlauer will return to LMP2 machinery for the European Le Mans Series 4 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, joining DKR Engineering for the fourth round of the season. Andlauer will share the No. 3 Oreca 07 Gibson with Jean Glorieux and Marlon Hernandez, becoming the third different driver to partner the pair during…
The 2026 European Le Mans Series (ELMS) will bring a full 47-car field to Spa-Francorchamps as the Belgian event celebrates its 10th anniversary. A total of 140 drivers and 30 teams representing 30 nations will compete across LMP2, LMP2 Pro/Am, LMP3 and LMGT3. Spa will host Round 4 of the 2026 season from 21-23 August,…
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…
Silverstone CEO Stuart Pringle wants the British circuit to establish itself as the FIA World Endurance Championship’s largest event behind the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The WEC will return to Silverstone in April 2027 under a new four-year agreement between the circuit and Le Mans Endurance Management. The deal will keep the 6 Hours…
Jean Glorieux believes DKR Engineering has built a strong foundation for the second half of the 2026 European Le Mans Series (ELMS) season after demonstrating front-running LMP2 Pro/Am pace at Imola. The 2017 Michelin Le Mans Cup LMP3 champion returned to the ELMS paddock this year and stepped into the Oreca 07 with DKR Engineering….
Round 3 of the 2026 European Le Mans Series (ELMS) reshaped the championship picture across all four classes after the 4 Hours of Imola. United Autosports doubled its LMP2 lead from three to six points, while Algarve Pro Racing moved back to the top of LMP2 Pro/Am. Rinaldi Racing returned to the head of LMP3,…
The European Le Mans Series (ELMS) will retain its six-round format and the same collection of circuits for the 2027 season, although Barcelona will host a considerably earlier opening event. The championship will begin with the Prologue on 8 and 9 March before the 4 Hours of Barcelona takes place on 14 March. The race…
