24h Le Mans
The second half of the 2025 European Le Mans Series (ELMS) kicks off with the 4 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps at the iconic Belgian circuit on 22-24 August. This 10th running of the race is sure to deliver high suspense thanks to a total of 44 cars across the LMP2, LMP2 Pro-Am, LMP3 and LMGT3 categories.
All eyes will be on VDS Panis Racing's #48 ORECA 07-Gibson in Belgium this weekend. The winning trio at Imola, Ollie Gray/Charles Milesi/Esteban Masson are currently leading the championship with 51 points, a small advantage on this season's two-time winner IDEC SPORT Racing's #18 ORECA driven by Jamie Chadwick/Mathys Jaubert/Daniel Juncadella.
Third in the standings, Inter Europol Competition's #43 ORECA shared by Jakub Smiechowski/Nick Yelloly/Tom Dillmann only trails the leaders by 13 points after securing two consecutive podium finishes.
The race will see two driver line-up changes: only Manuel Espirito Santo and Enzo Fittipaldi will take the wheel of CLX Motorsport's #47 ORECA, and Benjamin Pedersen is set to replace Francesco Simonazzi in Duqueine Team's #30 ORECA.
AO by TF's victory at the 4 Hours of Imola has reignited the title fight in LMP2 Pro-Am. The American team and drivers PJ Hyett/Dane Cameron/Louis Delétraz hold the top spot in the classification with 48 points, but, it's neck and neck: Proton Competition's #77 ORECA driven by Roda/Binder/Viscaal has 44 points closely followed by TDS Racing's #29 ORECA and Algarve Pro Racing's #20 ORECA.
Defending champions François Perrodo/Matthieu Vaxivière/Alessio Rovera of the AF Corse team are hoping to make up ground after two races without a podium finish.
After three wins in as many races. the LMP3 category seems all but clinched by CLX Motorsport. Paul Lanchère/Adrien Closmenil/Theodor Jensen boast 78 points, a staggering 45-point advantage on their immediate rivals. Victory in Belgium would earn the Swiss team the 2025 title with two races still to go, an unprecedented feat.
Inter Europol Competition's #88 Ligier driven by Douwe Dedecker at his home track is aiming for a positive result as M Racing, Racing Spirit of Léman and Eurointernationastent are all looking to earn a place on the championship podium.
Three constructors have monopolised this season's wins in the LMGT3 category: Porsche, Ferrari andt Corvette. However, consistency has paid off for Spirit of Race's #55 Ferrari 296 LMGT3 shared by Matt Griffin/Duncan Cameron/David Perel, leading the 2025 standings with 39 points.
TF Sport's #82 Corvette Z06 LMGT3.R isn't far behind with 33 points, equal to Iron Dames' #85 shared by Bovy/Gatting/Martin. At her home race, Belgian driver Sarah Bovy will welcome the crowd's support as she and her teammates look to score a podium finish with the all-female crew.
Among the win contenders, keep an eye on AF Corse's #51 Ferrari as well as Formula Racing and Lilou Wadoux's #50 Porsche (winner at Imola). Also, don't miss Antares Au in Proton Competition's #60 Porsche alongside former ELMS champions Alessio Picariello and Matteo Cressoni.
The 4 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps has turned into a key round in this year's European Le Mans Series. Drivers and teams are looking to earn precious championship points at one of the world's most legendary circuits this weekend.
The 2025 4 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps entry list.
