2025 European Le Mans Series: Star-Studded Entry List Revealed for 4 Hours of Imola

The 2025 European Le Mans Series (ELMS) is set to ignite Imola Circuit with a stacked entry list for the 4 Hours of Imola, featuring world-class drivers and teams across LMP2, LMP2 Pro/AM, LMP3, and LMGT3 categories. Released on June 25, 2025, the official entry list (Version 1) highlights fierce competition and global talent ready to battle on the historic Italian track.

LMP2: Pro Teams and Elite Drivers Dominate

The LMP2 class leads with 13 entries, headlined by defending champions and factory-backed squads. Notable entries include:

• Iron Lynx - Proton (Car #9): German outfit fields Jonas Ried (GER), Maceo Capietto (FRA), and Matteo Cairoli (ITA), combining experience and youth.
• Vector Sport (Car #10): British team boasts a star trio: Ryan Cullen (GBR), Vladislav Lomko (FRA), and Pietro Fittipaldi (BRA), nephew of F1 legend Emerson Fittipaldi.
• IDEC Sport (Car #18): Jamie Chadwick (GBR), the first female driver to win an FIA single-seater title, joins Mathys Jaubert (FRA) and Daniel Juncadella (ESP) in a powerful lineup.
• United Autosports (Car #22): Manuel Maldonado (GBR), Grégoire Saucy (SUI), and Benjamin Hanley (GBR) aim to build on their 2024 podium finishes.

All LMP2 cars feature Oreca 07 - Gibson machinery, with drivers ranked by FIA categories (P: Platinum, G: Gold, S: Silver), ensuring high-performance parity.

LMP2 Pro/AM: Veteran Drivers and Gentleman Racers Shine

The Pro/AM class balances professional "Pro" drivers with amateur "AM" competitors in 8 entries:

• DKR Engineering (Car #3): Georgios Kolovos (GRE) teams up with Laurents Hörr (GER) and Thomas Laurent (FRA) in a bid for class glory.
• Algarve Pro Racing (Car #20): Kriton Lentoudis (GRE) joins Alex Quinn (GBR) and Olli Caldwell (GBR), fresh from British F3 success.
• AF Corse (Car #83): François Perrodo (FRA), a Le Mans 24H class winner, partners Matthieu Vaxiviere (FRA) and Alessio Rovera (ITA) in a factory-supported Oreca.
• AO by TF (Car #99): American trio PJ Hyett, Louis Deletraz (SUI), and Dane Cameron (USA) blend transatlantic speed.

LMP3: Diverse Machines and Rising Stars

Ten LMP3 entries showcase a mix of Ginetta G61-LT-P325 and Ligier JS P325 prototypes:

• DKR Engineering (Car #4): Estonian Antti Rammo, American Wyatt Brichacek, and Danish Mikkel Gaarde Pedersen pilot a Ginetta.
• Team Virage (Car #8): Polish-Jacek Zielonka, Spanish-Daniel Nogales, and Dutch-Rik Koen form an international lineup in a Ligier.
• RLR M Sport (Car #15): Michael Jensen (DEN), Nick Adcock (RSA), and Gillian Henrion (FRA) aim for consistency in a Ligier.
• Inter Europol Competition (Car #88): British-Timothy Creswick, Belgian-Douwe De Decker, and American-Reece Gold combine youth and speed.

LMGT3: GT Powerhouses and Manufacturer Rivalry

The LMGT3 class boasts 12 entries, dominated by Ferrari 296, Porsche 911, and McLaren 720S:

• AF Corse (Cars #50, #51): Defending champions field Lilou Wadoux (FRA) in Car #50 alongside Riccardo Agostini (ITA), while Car #51 features Charles-Henri Samani (FRA) and Davide Rigon (ITA).
• Proton Competition (Car #60): Christian Ried (GER) and Alessio Picariello (BEL) lead a Porsche 911 charge.
• Iron Dames (Car #85): All-female lineup Celia Martin (FRA), Sarah Bovy (BEL), and Michelle Gatting (DEN) race a Porsche 911, aiming to repeat their 2024 success.
• JMW Motorsport (Car #66): American duo Anthony Noble and Jason Hart join Gianmaria Bruni (ITA) in a Ferrari 296.

Technical Notes and Event Context

• Tyres: LMP3 uses Michelin (M), while LMGT3 splits between Goodyear (G) and Michelin (M).
• Driver Categories: P (Platinum), G (Gold), S (Silver), B (Bronze) denote skill levels, with Pro/AM teams requiring at least one Bronze-rated driver.
• Historic Venue: Imola's 4.935km circuit, known for its challenging corners, adds drama to the 4-hour endurance battle.

The 4 Hours of Imola will run from July 1–6, 2025, with practice, qualifying, and the main event promising close racing and strategic showdowns. Fans can expect intense competition as teams vie for ELMS championship points and glory on one of Europe's most iconic tracks.