France, Italy, Hungary, Spain, Belgium and Portugal will each host a round of the European Le Mans Series next season kicking off in April at Le Castellet for two days of official tests and the first race. Competitors will then head to Imola in Italy in May for the first time since 2016. After the 90th 24 Hours of Le Mans (11-12 June), the third round will be held at the Hungaroring circuit in Hungary, back on the calendar, then the championship will return to Barcelona and Spa-Francorchamps. The finale is scheduled for 16 October at the Portimão circuit in Portugal.

Pierre Fillon, President of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest: "The ELMS, the top continental series, is going to have a fantastic 2022 season. The six tracks chosen are among the most prestigious in the world and each offers the teams and drivers a unique challenge, as well as the very best facilities that European circuits have to offer. The return to Imola and Hungaroring will make the 2022 season even more interesting for the drivers, the fans and the endurance world."

Frédéric Lequien, Le Mans Endurance Management CEO: "We are very excited and proud to present this 2022 ELMS calendar, which includes Imola and the Hungaroring tracks once again. With six world-class venues, the competitors will be able to showcase their talents that make the ELMS such a great series. The popular six round, 4-hour race format has been retained, which will enable costs to be strictly controlled and ensure the competitors get the best competition possible. We are looking forward to another great season of the European Le Mans Series in 2022."

2022 European Le Mans Series Calendar

• 11-12 April | Official Tests – Le Castellet (France)
• 17 April | 4 Hours of Le Castellet (France) 
• 15 May | 4 Hours of Imola (Italy)
• 03 July | 4 Hours of the Hungaroring (Hungary)
• 28 August | 4 Hours of Barcelona (Spain) 
• 25 September | 4 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium)
• 16 October | 4 Hours of Portimão (Portugal)

For more info, go to European Le Mans Series.