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Four ELMS title fights remain open as a 47-car field, including 20 British drivers, heads to Silverstone for Round 5 of 2026.

2026 ELMS | Silverstone | Preview | Four title fights remain open as 47-car grid heads to Britain

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago09 mins

The 2026 European Le Mans Series (ELMS) heads to Silverstone from 11–13 September for the penultimate round of the season, with all four class championship battles still open. A maximum 47-car field will contest the Goodyear 4 Hours of Silverstone, comprising 11 LMP2 entries, 12 in LMP2 Pro/Am, 10 LMP3 cars and a 14-strong LMGT3…

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TDS Racing will continue its long ORECA partnership by racing the new ORECA 09 when the next LMP2 regulations arrive in 2028.

TDS Racing commits to ORECA 09 for new LMP2 era from 2028

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

TDS Racing will continue its long-standing relationship with ORECA when the next generation of LMP2 regulations arrives in 2028, committing to the French constructor’s new ORECA 09. The decorated French squad becomes the third team to publicly select ORECA for the 2028–2032 regulations cycle, joining United Autosports and Duqueine Team. ORECA and Ligier Automotive will…

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Forestier Racing by Panis and United Autosports share the 2026 ELMS LMP2 lead after Spa, with all four titles open after Round 4.

2026 | ELMS | Standings after Round 4 | Forestier Racing by Panis returns to the top after Spa

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago08 mins

Round 4 of the 2026 European Le Mans Series (ELMS) reshaped the championship battles across all four classes following a dramatic 4 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps. Forestier Racing by Panis returned to the top of LMP2 and now sits level on points with United Autosports, while Algarve Pro Racing and AF Corse are also tied at…

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GT and endurance racer Cédric Sbirrazzuoli has died aged 39, prompting tributes from AF Corse, IMSA and the wider motorsport world.

GT and endurance racer Cédric Sbirrazzuoli dies aged 39

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago06 mins

GT and endurance racer Cédric Sbirrazzuoli died on Thursday, 20 August, on his 39th birthday, prompting tributes from across the motorsport community. Across a career spanning more than two decades, Sbirrazzuoli competed in an extensive range of GT and endurance championships, building particularly strong associations with AF Corse and Ferrari. His career took him through…

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Algarve Pro Racing, Inter Europol and Panis Racing choose the Ligier JS P228 for the new generation of LMP2 competition from 2028.

Three leading LMP2 teams choose Ligier JS P228 for 2028 regulations

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

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…

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Maxime Martin reflects on Iron Lynx’s 2026 ELMS progress, the Mercedes-AMG LMGT3 EVO and his hopes of fighting for victory at Spa.

Martin eyes ‘potential win’ on home soil as 2026 ELMS heads to Spa

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

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…

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Alec Udell heads to Spa leading the ELMS LMGT3 standings after his maiden victory with TF Sport and targets another strong result.

Udell targets Spa podium after breakthrough 2026 ELMS victory at Imola

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

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…

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Julien Andlauer joins DKR Engineering for the 2026 ELMS 4 Hours of Spa as several LMP2, LMP3 and LMGT3 line-ups change in Belgium.

Andlauer joins DKR Engineering for second ELMS LMP2 outing of 2026 at Spa

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

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…

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47-car grid confirmed for 10th anniversary 2026 ELMS 4 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

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,…

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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.

ORECA targets Q2 2027 rollout for all-new Oreca 09 LMP2 car

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

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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