ELMS

For the past 10 years, the European Le Mans Series has been the race series of choice for the top teams and drivers from around the globe wishing to compete at the world’s most famous race, the 24 Hours of Le Mans.


With six 4-hour races on Europe’s most technical and demanding circuits, the ELMS is the perfect proving ground for any competitor wishing to take on the challenge of the next stage on the endurance ladder, the FIA World Endurance Championship and the pinnacle of the sport, the 24 Hours of Le Mans.


The ELMS features full grids of 42 cars across the four classes – LMP2, LMP2 Pro/Am, LMP3 and LMGT3 - with the ultimate prize of an automatic invitation to Le Mans on offer for the very best teams in each category – LMP2 champion and runner up; LMP2 Pro/Am, LMP3 and LMGT3 champions will receive an automatic invitation to the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the end of the season.


The European Le Mans Series attracts drivers from all walks of life from drivers who have competed and won at the very top of motorsport, including Formula One and the WEC, the next generation of star drivers and the gentlemen (bronze) drivers who want to take on the challenge of competing against the very best.


Affiliated to the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO), competitors taking part in the ELMS are guaranteed a series that has a strict set of rules to ensure a level playing field for all. The friendly and welcoming paddock embodies the professionalism that surrounds top level endurance racing, with open access for the thousands of fans to get up close and enjoy the sport.

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News

IDEC Sport and Matra embark on joint 2024 campaign
24h Le Mans31/01/2024

IDEC Sport and Matra embark on joint 2024 campaign

Iconic French manufacturer Matra and IDEC Sport have announced a partnership for the forthcoming season. They will enter an Oreca 07-Gibson in Matra’s historic colours in the LMP2 class of the European Le Mans Series and have applied for a place on the grid for the 92nd 24 Hours of Le Mans (12-16 June 2024).

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Largest ever LMP2 entry for 2024 European Le Mans Series
24h Le Mans04/12/2023

Largest ever LMP2 entry for 2024 European Le Mans Series

The grid for the 2024 ELMS will feature a total of 43 cars, the largest ever field of LMP2s for the leading continental endurance championship. Over half of the grid, 22 in total, will be entries in the two LMP2 classes, the largest gathering of LMP2 cars outside of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

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ELMS – United Autosports USA clinches second win in three days at Portimão
24h Le Mans22/10/2023

ELMS – United Autosports USA clinches second win in three days at Portimão

United Autosports USA's #22 ORECA 07-Gibson claimed the top step on the podium at the 2023 European Le Mans Series 4 Hours of Portimão season finale today. AF Corse, COOL Racing and Proton Competition each triumphed in their respective classes.

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events

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From
08 04 2024
to 09 04 2024
Official Tests - Barcelona
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From
12 04 2024
to 14 04 2024
4 Hours of Barcelona
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From
03 05 2024
to 05 05 2024
4 Hours of Le Castellet
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From
05 07 2024
to 07 07 2024
4 Hours of Imola
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From
23 08 2024
to 25 08 2024
4 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps
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From
27 09 2024
to 29 09 2024
4 Hours of Mugello
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From
17 10 2024
to 19 10 2024
4 Hours of Portimão