2026–27 Asian Le Mans Cup
The 2026–27 Asian Le Mans Cup is the inaugural season of the Asian Le Mans Cup. The three-event series season will begin at Circuit Paul Ricard on 14 November and conclude at the Algarve International Circuit on 21 February.[1] It adopts the LMP3 class which is being dropped from the Asian Le Mans Series due to the introduction of the Hypercar Pro/Am class.[2]
The series was open to Le Mans Prototypes in the LMP3 category and grand tourer sports cars in the GT3 class.
On June 12, 2026, the launch of a support series for the Asian Le Mans Series, named the Asian Le Mans Cup was announced, following the success of the Le Mans Cup and the dropping of the LMP3 category from the Asian Le Mans Series. The series is intended to race alongside the Asian Le Mans Series and provide a stepping stone for drivers into endurance racing.[3]
Predecessor
The 2026-27 Asian Le Mans Cup marks the first time since the Asian Le Mans Sprint Cup in 2017, that an ACO organised ‘sub-series’ has been organised in Asia with LMP3, CN, GT3 and Cup machinery being eligible at the events held in Sepang in 2017.[4]
Calendar
The series will run as a support series on the same weekends as the Asian Le Mans Series.[5]
| Rnd | Circuit | Location | Race Length | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Circuit Paul Ricard |
Le Castellet, France | TBA | 14–15 November 2026 | |
| 2 |  Circuito de Jerez |
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain | TBA | 16–17 January 2027 | |
| 3 | .svg.png){kind=small} Algarve International Circuit |
Portimão, Portugal | TBA | 20–21 February 2027 | |
| Map of circuit locations | |||||
Location issues regarding the race weekends
The 2026–27 Asian Le Mans Cup was originally meant to take place at events in the Middle East and Malaysia; however, due to instability in the Middle East, it is expected to take place in Europe unless the situation improves.[6]
Entries
LMP3
All cars in the LMP3 class use the Toyota V35A-FTS 3.5 L twin-turbo V6 engine and Michelin tyres. Entries in the LMP3 Pro-Am class, set aside for teams with a Bronze-rated driver in their line-up, are denoted with icons.
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GT3
| Entrant/Team | Car | No. | Drivers | Rounds |
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Results
Teams
Drivers
References
- ↑ "Asian Le Mans Series 2026–2027: An Exceptional European Season". Asian Le Mans Series. Automobile Club de l'Ouest. 3 August 2026. Retrieved 3 August 2026.
- ↑ Goodwin, Graham (13 June 2025). "Pro-Am Privateer Hypercar Entries To Be Accepted For 2026/2027 Asian Le Mans Series". Dailysportscar. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
- ↑ Lequien, Frédéric (12 June 2026). "New Race Series for Asia Revealed at the 24 Hours of Le Mans". AsianLeMansSeries. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
- ↑ Goodwin, Graham (12 June 2026). "New Home For LMP3 In Asia Confirmed". dailysportscar. Retrieved 16 June 2026.
- ↑ "L'Asian Le Mans Cup sur les rails". enduranceinfo. 12 June 2026. Retrieved 16 June 2026.
- ↑ Dagys, John (16 June 2026). "Lequien: Entire 2026-27 Asian Season Could Be Held in Europe". Sportscar365. Retrieved 16 June 2026.