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: Forestier Racing by Panis Wins the 2026 4 Hours of Imola
24h Le Mans06/07/2026

ELMS: Forestier Racing by Panis Wins the 2026 4 Hours of Imola

The #29 Oreca 07-Gibson entered by Forestier Racing by Panis and driven by Louis Rousset, Oliver Gray and Esteban Masson claimed victory in the 2026 4 Hours of Imola, the third round of the European Le Mans Series. The French team secured its second win of the season, finishing ahead of United Autosports and Algarve...

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Six-Race Calendar and Early Start for Exciting 2027 ELMS Season
24h Le Mans03/07/2026

Six-Race Calendar and Early Start for Exciting 2027 ELMS Season

The 2027 European Le Mans Series calendar will feature the same six iconic European circuits, but with an earlier start for the season opener in Barcelona. The Prologue will take place on 8 and 9 March, with the 4 Hours of Barcelona Sunday 14 March, four weeks earlier than the 2026 race.

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4 hours of Imola: a clash that could reshape the ELMS season
24h Le Mans01/07/2026

4 hours of Imola: a clash that could reshape the ELMS season

The third round of the 2026 European Le Mans Series, the 4 Hours of Imola promises exciting confrontations on one of Europe’s most emblematic circuits. The pecking order remains tight as the full 47-car grid, including several 24 Hours of Le Mans winners, prepares for the championship’s Italian fixture.

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4 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps
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