2025 European Le Mans Series Season Kickoff

The 2025 season of the European Le Mans Series (ELMS) is set to be one of the most thrilling in recent years, kicking off at the legendary Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. The week will begin with the traditional Prologue, culminating on April 6 with the season’s opening race: the 4 Hours of Barcelona.

In the LMP2 category, competition is expected to be fierce, with an exceptional 21-car grid featuring top-tier teams in both LMP2 and LMP2 Pro-Am. The LMGT3 class sees intensified rivalries as new manufacturers join the grid. Mercedes-AMG, McLaren, and Corvette are set to challenge Porsche, Aston Martin, and Ferrari, promising closely fought and spectacular battles. A major innovation this year comes in the LMP3 category, which evolves with the introduction of new cars developed by Ligier, Duqueine, and Ginetta, all powered by Toyota engines. These advancements are set to bring fresh excitement to the class.

Supporting the main event, the Michelin Le Mans Cup, the Ligier Series, and the Porsche Cup France will complete the action-packed Spanish weekend.

MPS Agency will be on-site to capture the intensity of this highly anticipated opening round, with dedicated galleries from both the Prologue and the 4 Hours of Barcelona. Stay connected for all the latest ELMS updates on Endurance Info, Endurance 24, Endurance Live, and Sportscar 365.