Breakdown
- The 2026/2027 Asian Le Mans Series will take place solely in Europe with six races held at three circuits in France, Spain and Portugal.
- The Hypercar class will be represented in the championship by two Ferrari 499Ps fielded by Cetilar Racing and AF Corse.
- 16 LMP2s are expected to compete for the title as well as an automatic invitation to the 95th 24 Hours of Le Mans (9-13 June).
- The GT class will have 28 GT3s entered by eight constructors.
The 2026/2027 Asian Le Mans Series season will reach a milestone in the championship's history with Hypercars joining the party alongside LMP2s and GT3s. For certain teams, the ALMS is a direct path to the 2027 24 Hours of Le Mans with an automatic invitation in the LMP2 class up for grabs.
Why is the 2026/2027 Asian Le Mans Series being held in Europe?
This season of the ALMS will be held strictly in on the European continent due to the regional conflict in the Middle East and the resulting geopolitical and logistical uncertainties.
The Asian circuits capable of hosting the championship during the winter months had limited availability and the calculated logistical costs proved to be especially high.
The calendar also had to avoid overlapping with two other major international endurance racing events: the Rolex 24 at Daytona and the 12 Hours of Bathurst.
The 2026/2027 season will be structured around three events and six four-hour races: two at Circuit Paul Ricard (France), two at Jerez (Spain) and two at Portimão (Portugal).
Hypercars make their debut in the Asian Le Mans Series
One of the major new attractions this season is the Hypercar class joinging the Asian Le Mans Series for the first time ever with two Ferrari 499Ps entered.
2025/2026 season LMP2 runner-up Cetilar Racing is stepping up into the top class. Roberto Lacorte and his son Nicola will share the #47 Ferrari 499P with 2024 24 Hours winner and official Ferrari driver Antonio Fuoco.
AF Corse will field the #90 Ferrari 499P with Argentinian driver Luis Pérez Companc teaming up with Yifei Ye and Nicklas Nielsen, two other Le Mans winners.
The participation of these two prototypes adds a new sporting dimension to the ALMS and serves to strengthen the links between the various Le Mans-esque championships.
16 LMP2s on the hunt for the title and the 24 Hours of le Mans
The LMP2 class is sure to be one of this season’s main draws with a stunning 16 cars expected. The stakes go beyond simply winning the title: an automatic invitation to the 2027 24 Hours of Le Mans is also in play.
Defending champion CrowdStrike Racing by APR is seeking its third ALMS trophy. George Kurtz and Louis Delétraz will be joined by Laurin Heinrich at the wheel of the #4 ORECA 07-Gibson.
Another crew to keep an eye on is the one set to share Algarve Pro Racing's #25 ORECA, namely 2026 European Le Mans Series LMP2 Pro/Am champions Michael Jensen, Enzo Trulli and Malthe Jakobsen.
2026 European Le Mans Series LMP2 champion United Autosports will field two cars. Giorgio Roda, Ian Aguilera and Sting Ray Robb will take the #22 and Phil Fayer, Hunter McElrea and Mikkel Jensen the #2.
The entry list includes several veteran endurance racing teams like DKR Engineering, Nielsen Racing, CLX Motorsport, Duqueine Team and three-time LMP2 winner at the 24 Hours Inter Europol Competition.
Read: 2027 24 Hours of Le Mans: the first invitations revealed
GT3: 28 cars and eight constructors
The GT class promises to be highly competitive with 28 cars representing eight marques: seven Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evos, six Porsche 911 GT3 R Evos, four Ferrari 296 GT3 Evos, four Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 Evos, two McLaren 720S GT3 Evos, two Lamborghini Temerario GT3s, two Ford Mustang GT3 Evos and one BMW M4 GT3 Evo.
Defending ALMS champion Kessel Racing is gearing up to defend its crown with a special "Car Guy" livery for its Ferrari 296 entrusted to Takeshi Kimura, Mathys Jaubert and Esteban Masson.
2024/2025 ALMS GT champion Manthey will enter two Porsche 911s: seven-time 24 Hours GT class winner Richard Lietz will share the #91 with Flynt Schuring and Joel Monegro, and Klaus Bachler will join forces with Raphael Rennhofer and Max Moritz in the #92.
American team and FIA WEC competitor Heart of Racing will make its championship debut at the 4 Hours of Le Castellet. Two Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 Evos are expected: the #26 for Roman De Angelis, Eduardo Barrichello and Gary Newell, and the #27 for Ian James, Zac Robichon and Mattia Drudi.
Garage 59 will be represented by two McLaren 720S GT3s. AF Corse, High Class Racing, Team Qatar by Iron Lynx, Team WRT and Proton Competition will round out the grid.
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2026/2027 Asian Le Mans Series programme
The season includes three events and six races:
- Rounds 1 & 2 | 13-15 November 2026 - Circuit Paul Ricard (France)
- Rounds 3 & 4 | 15-17 January 2027 - El Circuito de Jerez-Ángel Nieto (Spain)
- Rounds 5 & 6 | 19-21 February 2027 - Autódromo Internacional do Algarve (Portugal)
The Circuit Paul Ricard will launch this season with two four-hour races on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November.
Check out the Entry List for rounds 1 and 2 of the 2026/2027 Asian Le Mans Series and well as the handy Spotter Guide.
FAQ - 2026/2027 Asian Le Mans Series
When does the 2026/2027 Asian Le Mans Series season get underway?
The season kicks off at the Circuit Paul Ricard on 13-15 November with two four-hour races.
Why is the 2026/2027 Asian Le Mans Series season being held in Europe only?
As an exception due to the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, logistical constraints and the lack of availability of Asian circuits capable of hosting the races during the winter period.
How many races are on the 2026/2027 ALMS calendar?
The 2026/2027 season includes six four-hour races across three weekends at the circuits in Le Castellet, Jerez and Portimão.
Which classes are hitting the track in the 2026/2027 ALMS?
Hypercar, LMP2 and GT3.
How many cars are competing in LMP2?
16 LMP2s entered by multiple experienced teams such as CrowdStrike Racing by APR, Algarve Pro Racing, United Autosports, DKR Engineering, Nielsen Racing, CLX Motorsport, Duqueine Team and Inter Europol Competition.
How many GT3s will participate in the 2026/2027 Asian Le Mans Series?
The GT3 class will include 28 cars from eight constructors: Mercedes-AMG, Porsche, Ferrari, Aston Martin, McLaren, Lamborghini, Ford and BMW.
What is the link between Asian Le Mans Series and the 2027 24 Hours of Le Mans?
The ALMS serves as a pathway to the 2027 24 Hours. In the LMP2 class, an automatic invitation to the next running of Le Mans is awarded to the victor.
