The Michelin Le Mans Cup is reserved for cars conforming to the current FIA GT3 homologation regulations as well as the LMP3 in conformity with the ACO LMP3 2026 regulations.

Michelin, the title sponsor of the series, will be the exclusive tyre supplier and TotalEnergies will be the official fuel supplier.

LMP3

The LMP3 class was introduced by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) in 2015 and in 2025 the third generation of LMP3 was introduced. Four manufacturers have been selected to help the ACO take the class forward: Ligier, Duqueine Engineering, Ginetta and Adess.

Competitive cars, a top-flight sporting programme, an affordable budget, a straightforward mechanical set-up and technology within everyone’s reach will continue to form the backbone of the series. LMP3 was designed as a training ground for endurance racing, an arena in which drivers, team members, engineers and mechanics can hone their skills and prepare for the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the FIA World Endurance Championship.

2025-2029 LMP3 characteristics:

1. Oreca is the exclusive powertrain (engine, gearbox and electronics) supplier
2. The car will be an upgrade of the manufacturers’ present vehicles, not an entirely new car. An upgrade kit has been defined, covering safety, performance and design
3. Customer quality will be a prime concern with technical support at circuits, a spare parts service and a technical passport

Key technical information for LMP3 in 2025-29:

1. Engine power has been increased by 15 hp, to 470 hp
2. The new Toyota V35A engine was introduced. The new engine, built and prepared by Oreca, will be homologated until the end of 2029 and is more frugal on fuel, and quieter than the previous engine.
3. As for the chassis, some safety-related changes have been approved for the driver’s headrest structure and the driver’s seat

LMP3 Race Number Background Colour: GOLD.

LMP3 technical specifications:

LMP3 Pro/Am

In 2025, the LMP3 grid will include a separate trophy and title for competitors whose cars included a bronze driver in their line-up. This will be known as LMP3 Pro/Am and will run as a separate class.

A 15-minute LMP3 Pro/Am qualifying session for bronze drivers only, with one championship point for claiming pole position.

The cars will be the same as run in the LMP3 category and the crew of 2 must include at least one Bronze driver.

LMP3 Pro/Am Race Number Background Colour: PURPLE.

GT3

The first step on the ladder for competitors wanting to concentrate on endurance racing in GT cars the Michelin GT3 Le Mans Cup is only open to GT3 cars homologated by the FIA.

The GT3 Le Mans Cup is primarily for amateur drivers, with vehicles close to production models. It is up to each manufacturer to develop its car and provide a precise description in an FIA homologation document. During events, the scrutineers must ensure that the car is in line with its homologation papers and any adjustments decided upon following BoP tests.

GT3 Race Number Background Colour: WHITE