Lotus Cup Europe Heads to Magny-Cours for Exciting 2025 Round: Full Timetable Unveiled
News & Announcements France Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours July 8
The 2025 Lotus Cup Europe is set to ignite the passion of motorsport fans as it takes center stage at the legendary Magny-Cours Circuit from July 11th to July 13th, 2025. Running alongside the Grand Prix Camions and other racing series, the Lotus Cup Europe promises three days of thrilling on-track action with a packed schedule of practice, qualifying, and races.
Friday, July 11th: Practice Sessions Begin
The weekend begins on Friday, with Lotus Cup Europe competitors taking to the track for crucial testing and free practice:
- 10:15 AM — Drivers' Briefing (C1 Rolling Start, C2 Standing Start)
- 11:50 AM – 12:15 PM — Private Testing Session (25 minutes)
- 3:35 PM – 4:00 PM — Free Practice Session (25 minutes)
These sessions will provide valuable seat time for drivers to fine-tune their machines ahead of the competitive sessions.
Saturday, July 12th: Qualifying and Race 1
The action heats up on Saturday with both qualifying and the first race:
- 8:35 AM – 9:00 AM — Qualifying Session (25 minutes)
- 5:35 PM – 6:00 PM — Race 1 (25 minutes)
Drivers will fight for pole position in the morning before battling wheel-to-wheel in the first race of the weekend in the evening.
Sunday, July 13th: Showdown with Race 2 and Race 3
The grand finale unfolds on Sunday, with two more races to determine the weekend’s champions:
- 9:30 AM – 9:55 AM — Race 2 (25 minutes)
- 2:45 PM – 3:15 PM — Race 3 (30 minutes)
With tight competition expected and multiple podium places up for grabs, Sunday’s double-header promises edge-of-the-seat entertainment for both trackside spectators and fans following the action online.
A Festival of Motorsport at Magny-Cours
The Lotus Cup Europe will share the spotlight with the French Truck Racing Championship (Championnat de France Camions), classic F1 90's Formula GP Time Attack, and spectacular truck parades, creating a festival atmosphere at Magny-Cours.
Fans can look forward to three days of non-stop racing, club activities, grid walks, and family-friendly entertainment at one of France’s most iconic circuits.
Note: All times are provisional and subject to change.