2025–2026 Asian Le Mans Series 4 Hours of Sepang Entry List and Analysis
Race Entry Lists & Guide Malaysia Sepang International Circuit December 8
Entry List and Analysis
The 2025–2026 Asian Le Mans Series (ALMS) season opens with the 4 Hours of Sepang, bringing a highly competitive grid across LMP2, LMP3, and GT categories. The provisional entry list reflects a strong mix of returning champions, upgraded lineups, and new international teams, highlighting ALMS’s growing role as a global endurance racing platform.
This report provides a class-by-class breakdown, analyzing car distribution, team structures, and driver line-ups.
1. LMP2 Class Overview
The LMP2 field features 15 entries, all using the proven ORECA 07 – Gibson chassis/engine package. This continues the global trend of LMP2 spec unification, ensuring close competition driven primarily by driver performance and team execution.
Key Teams & Lineups
| Team | Nat | Car | Drivers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3D Engineering | GER | Oreca 07 – Gibson | Alexander Machts (GER), Griffin Peebles (AUS), Mathis Beche (SUI) |
| CrowdStrike Racing by APR | USA | Oreca 07 – Gibson | George Kurtz (USA), Malthe Jakobsen (DEN), Louis Delétraz (SUI) |
| United Autosports (2 cars) | GBR | Oreca 07 – Gibson | George Foster, Benjamin Hanley, Oliver Jarvis; plus Giorgio Rosa, Christopher Sacy, David Heinemeier Hansson |
| Proton Competition | GER | Oreca 07 – Gibson | TBC, Jonas Ried (GER), Felipe Laser (GER) |
| Algarve Pro Racing (2 cars) | PRT | Oreca 07 – Gibson | John Falb, Matthias Kaiser, Sam Hignett; plus Michael Jensen, Thomas Tait, Tristan Vautier |
| Inter Europol Competition | POL | Oreca 07 – Gibson | Georgios Kolovos (GRE), James Allen (AUS), Kuba Śmiechowski (POL) |
| Nielsen Racing | GBR | Oreca 07 – Gibson | Kristian Lindbom (AUS), Cem Bölükbaşı (TUR), Alexander Jones (GBR) |
| Vector Sport | GBR | Oreca 07 – Gibson | Vidal Bulawka (POL), Toby Sowery (GBR), Gilles Magnus (BEL) |
| ARC Bratislava | SVK | Oreca 07 – Gibson | Mičo Konopka, Yann Ehrlacher, Mathias Vaivier |
LMP2 Field Characteristics
- Uniform chassis strengthens the competition’s parity.
- Top-tier drivers such as Louis Delétraz, Malthe Jakobsen, and Toby Sowery elevate the field’s competitiveness.
- Algarve Pro, United Autosports, and Inter Europol maintain multi-car strategies, signaling title ambitions.
2. LMP3 Class Overview
The LMP3 field contains 10 entries, all running the Ligier JS P3/JS P320 – Nissan platform.
Key Entries
| Team | Car | Drivers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Virage (2 cars) | Ligier JS P3/JS P320 | Jakub Kacprzak, Narinah Khamhirunroj, Julien Gerbi; plus Romain Vannioux, Vic Shivers, Aidan Pastor |
| Inter Europol Competition | Ligier JS P320 | Alex Babiniov, Jimmy Choo, Adrien Falls |
| ANS Motorsport | Ligier JS P320 | Lu Siam, Matteo Quintinri, Isaac Burch |
| Bretton Racing | Ligier JS P320 | Jacek Zielosko, Lenny Krill, Lucas Han |
| Prestøner Racing by VPS | Ligier JS P320 | Nik Adcock, Lucas Feryn, Luca Feryn |
| Zazen RTS Racing | Ligier JS P320 | Rudi Siemiatycki, Martina Müller, Rahmi Badawy |
| High Class Racing | Ligier JS P320 | Tim Whale, Philip Lindberg, Callum Voisin |
LMP3 Field Characteristics
- Strong presence of European development teams.
- Team Virage fields two balanced Silver/Bronze lineups.
- Increased participation from Southeast Asian drivers reflects regional growth.
3. GT Class Overview
The GT field is the largest category with 22 entries, showcasing major GT3 manufacturers:
Mercedes-AMG, Porsche, Ferrari, Corvette, BMW, Aston Martin.
Manufacturer Distribution
- Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) – Significant presence, including Manthey and Proton Competition.
- Ferrari 296 GT3 – Multiple AF Corse and AF Racing entries.
- Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO – Major contenders such as GetSpeed.
- BMW M4 GT3 – Represented by Walkenhorst and WRT-affiliated lineups.
- Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 – Two professional-equipped entries.
- Corvette Z06 GT3.R – Entries from TF Sport and Racing Team Turkey.
Highlighted Entries
| Team | Car | Drivers |
|---|---|---|
| GetSpeed | Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO | Shipapong Usawai, Anthony Bartone, Fabian Schiller |
| Manthey | Porsche 911 GT3 R | Antares Au, Loek Hartog, Klaus Bachler |
| TF Sport | Corvette Z06 GT3.R | Blake Macdowell, Maro Engel, Alessandro Ghiretti |
| AF Corse (multiple cars) | Ferrari 296 GT3 | Simon Mann, Davide Rigon; plus additional AF Corse lineups |
| Racing Team Turkey | Corvette Z06 GT3.R | Toan Van Rompuy, Salah Yoluç, Charlie Eastwood |
| Walkenhorst Motorsport | BMW M4 GT3 | Anthony Minichitti, Parker Thompson, Daniel Harper |
| Ecurie Ecosse Blackthorn | Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 | Giacomo Petrobelli, Jonathan Adam, Keke Pauwels |
GT Field Characteristics
- Highest diversity of manufacturers, making GT the most unpredictable class.
- Strong factory-linked driver involvement, especially from Porsche, Ferrari, and Mercedes-AMG.
- Mix of Pro/Silver/Bronze lineups encourages strategic racing over outright pace.
4. Overall Entry List Trends
1. Strong European Influence
Most teams originate from Europe, confirming ALMS’s role as an off-season platform for European endurance organizations.
2. Rising Talent Mix
The grid blends:
- Factory-affiliated pros
- FIA Silver development drivers
- Bronze amateur drivers essential for multi-class endurance formats
3. Stability in Technical Regulations
- LMP2: All Oreca 07 – Gibson
- LMP3: All Ligier JS P3/JS P320 – Nissan
- GT: All FIA GT3-homologated machinery
This consistency keeps operating costs stable and attracts diverse teams.
4. Highly Competitive Title Prospects
Projected class favorites:
- LMP2: United Autosports, Algarve Pro Racing, CrowdStrike by APR
- LMP3: Team Virage, High Class Racing
- GT: Manthey, TF Sport, AF Corse, GetSpeed
5. Conclusion
The 2025–2026 ALMS 4 Hours of Sepang marks one of the strongest grids in series history, featuring:
- 15 LMP2 entries
- 10 LMP3 entries
- 22 GT entries
The international mix of professional, semi-professional, and emerging talents guarantees an exciting season opener and positions the Asian Le Mans Series as a premier global endurance championship.
