More Aston Martins added to the new for 2026/27 Asian Le Mans Cup Series

This winter’s European based Asian Le Mans Series just got a little busier for us Aston Martin Racing powered fans as the ACO series today confirmed an eighteen strong multi-class grid for their supporting Asian Le Mans Cup Series that will run for the first time at the season opener from Paul Ricard in mid-November.

Another unfortunate change of plan due to the ongoing tensions within the Persian Gulf, the Asian Le Mans Series was somewhat forced to reposition its usual winter race programme from the normal Dubai and Abu Dhabi destinations to places in something Europe that would still entice the suitably financed teams and individuals to take part.

Whilst the main attraction will again field another forty-seven strong multi-classed grid of (this year) Hypercar, LMP2 and GT3 powered teams including four Aston Martin Racing Vantage GT3 powered crews within the GT3 class – that left no room for the many LMP3 powered crews that more than made up the numbers over the years.

 

That lead to the creation of this year’s Cup Series which will see twelve LMP3 crews run across its two available classes as well as a further six GT3 powered crews who didn’t get accepted into the main event.

Running the same three venue, two races per venue format at Paul Ricard this year before moving onto both Jerez and Portimao in January and February next year, we will welcome both the Racing Spirit of Leman and E2P Racing Aston Martins along too. Whilst no drivers were confirmed today, we won’t have to wait too long for that information as the season opening in France is just three weeks away.

Photo credits – 24H Series