ELMS
The European Le Mans Series (previously known as the Le Mans Endurance Series, 2004-2006, and the Le Mans Series, 2007-2011) is the European endurance racing championship. This is where cars from the LMP2, LMP3 and LMGTE categories compete on some of Europe’s finest circuits including the Le Castellet, Imola, Hungaroring, Barcelona, Spa-Francorchamps and Portimäo.
The ELMS paddock is home to the kind of professionalism that is typical to high level endurance racing. The championship proposes an accessible family-oriented environment for teams, drivers and fans alike. It is the logical testing ground for teams with the ambition of going on to compete in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). The LMP2 and LMGTE category champions and vice-champions, along with the LMP3 winner, are given the chance to race in the Le Mans 24 Hours, which adds extra spice to the competition in these categories.
A drama filled 4 Hours of Portimão provided a fitting end to the 2026 European Le Mans Series season, with the no22 United Autosports Oreca taking the chequered flag for the second time this year to secure the LMP2 title for the first time since 2020 and the drivers crown for Griffin Peebles, Grégoire Saucy and Ben ...
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The Portimão round of the European Le Mans Series, the last in the 2026 season, will decide the outcome of the championship. Aside from the title, the 47 competitors will be vying for an invitation to compete in the 2027 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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2023 ELMS Champions Algarve Pro Racing became the fourth different overall winner in 2026, with the Portuguese securing their first ELMS LMP2 victory in three years.
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