European Le Mans Series

ELMS Rookie Test entry list revealed for Algarve

The annual test is scheduled for Sunday, 11 October, with cars from LMP2, LMP3 and LMGT3 set to take part.

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The European Le Mans Series Rookie Test is scheduled to take place on Sunday, 11 October 2026, at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve.

According to the European Le Mans Series, the test gives young drivers an opportunity to take their first steps in the championship’s four classes, while teams can assess potential drivers for the 2027 season.

Entry numbers across the classes

The entry information lists 14 LMP2 cars, involving 10 LMP2 teams, including four LMP2 Pro/Am cars.

There are 19 LMP3 cars listed. Some teams from the Michelin Le Mans Cup (MLMC) are also due to test alongside the ELMS cars.

LMGT3 participation

Six LMGT3 cars are set to take part. Racing Spirit of Léman and Code Racing Development are both due to test their MLMC GT3 Aston Martin Vantage cars.

Source

The European Le Mans Series published the test information and entry-list announcement on 9 October 2026.

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The test is scheduled for 11 October at the Algarve circuit, with the published entry information covering LMP2, LMP3 and LMGT3 participation.

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