Asian Le Mans Cup
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| Category | Sports car racing |
|---|---|
| Region | Asia |
| Inaugural season | 2026–27 |
| Prototype Classes | LMP3, LMP3 Pro-Am |
| GT Classes | GT3 |
| Official website | Official website |
 Current season | |
The Asian Le Mans Cup is an Asian sports car racing endurance series created by the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO) and based in Asia. It is a support series for the Asian Le Mans Series.
History
The series was announced at the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans weekend and will continue running LMP3 cars in Asia after they were removed from the Asian Le Mans Series.[1] It is the first "sub-series" organised in Asia by the ACO/LMEM since the Asian Le Mans Sprint Cup in 2017.[1]
Format
The Asian Le Mans Cup is similar to the Le Mans Cup that races in Europe with both LMP3 and GT3 cars eligible.[1]
Classes
There are two classes for LMP3 cars, LMP3 and LMP3 Pro/Am. LMP3 is for FIA Gold and Silver drivers, while LMP3 Pro/Am must have at least one Bronze driver.[2] GT3 also requires one Bronze driver in the line-up. Platinum rated drivers are not eligible to compete in the Asian Le Mans Cup.[3]
Circuits
Circuit Paul Ricard (2026)
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Algarve International Circuit (2027)
References
- 1 2 3 Goodwin, Graham (12 June 2026). "New Home For LMP3 In Asia Confirmed". Dailysportscar. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
- ↑ Persad, Karishma (12 June 2026). "ACO confirms new Asian Le Mans Cup for 2026/27 season". Pit Debrief. Archived from the original on 22 August 2026. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
- ↑ "L'Asian Le Mans Cup sur les rails". endurance-info.com (in French). 12 June 2026. Retrieved 12 June 2026.