ELMS

A Top Choice in the World of Endurance


Since 2013 the European Le Mans Series has been attracting top teams and drivers from around the globe wishing to compete in European endurance racing, with the opportunity to be invited to take part in the world’s most famous race, the 24 Hours of Le Mans.


The 2025 season consists of six 4-hour races on some of Europe’s most demanding and iconic circuits. Starting in Barcelona the ELMS with then move to the Le Castellet in France, Imola in Italy, Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium, Silverstone for the first time since 2019 and finishing at Portimão in Portugal.


This year the ELMS will have a record breaking 44-car grid across the four classes – LMP2, LMP2 Pro/Am, LMP3, and LMGT3 – including the largest gathering of LMP2 competitors anywhere in the world. As well as fighting for the title of European Champion, each team is competing for the ultimate prize of an automatic invitation to the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans.


For the first time the ELMS grid will feature an impressive tally of no less than ten manufacturers, with Aston Martin, Corvette, Duqueine, Ferrari, Ginetta, Ligier, McLaren, Mercedes-AMG, Oreca and Porsche being represented this season.


The ELMS attracts a diverse range of drivers, from bronze-rated amateur talents to professionals, including top-tier names like Arthur Leclerc, Frederik Vesti, Felipe Drugovich, and this year, Logan Sargeant, and Jamie Chadwick.


For fans, the ELMS offers an unrivaled experience, with family-friendly ticketing, paddock access, autograph sessions, and grid walks. The series also enjoys global TV coverage, available for free on the ELMS YouTube channel and FIAWEC.tv. The 2025 ELMS season is set to be an exciting competition for drivers, teams, and motorsport enthusiasts worldwide.

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News

ELMS : Victory in Barcelona for Forestier Racing by Panis
24h Le Mans12/04/2026

ELMS : Victory in Barcelona for Forestier Racing by Panis

A red flag interrupted 4 Hours of Barcelona saw the #29 Forestier Racing by Panis Oreca-Gibson take a dramatic win, with reigning LMP2 champions Esteban Masson and Oliver Gray joined by new teammate Louis Rousset on the top step of the podium to get their title defence off to a great start.

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A milestone 47-car grid for the 2026 ELMS season
24h Le Mans17/12/2025

A milestone 47-car grid for the 2026 ELMS season

The European Le Mans Series will feature the largest ever grid of 47 cars, with 11 LMP2, 12 LMP2 Pro/Am, 10 LMP3 and 14 LMGT3 cars ready to do battle on six of Europe’s most challenging circuits.

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VDS Panis Racing, AO by TF and TF Sport secure 2025 ELMS titles in Portimão
24h Le Mans19/10/2025

VDS Panis Racing, AO by TF and TF Sport secure 2025 ELMS titles in Portimão

The 2025 European Le Mans Series season was brought to a fitting close with a dramatic four hour race at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve that saw the LMP2, LMP2 Pro/Am and LMGT3 titles decided right at the chequered flag.

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Official Tests - Barcelona
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4 Hours of Barcelona
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4 Hours of Le Castellet
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4 Hours of Imola
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