Prototype Cup Europe

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Prototype Cup Europe
Category Sports car racing
CountryEurope
Inaugural season 2026
Classes LMP3
Tyre suppliers Michelin
Official website Prototype Cup Europe

The Prototype Cup Europe is a sports car racing series based in Europe, organized by Creventic, in partnership with the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO) and Michelin, starting in 2026.

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History

The inaugural season of the Prototype Cup Europe was announced on 22 January 2026, with four race weekends confirmed at Spa-Francorchamps, Monza, Mugello and Nürburgring. [1] It is the successor series to the previous Prototype Cup Germany, which utilized second-generation LMP3 cars. The champion will receive an automatic entry into the 2027 Le Mans Cup. [2]

Format

The race weekend consists of two, 55-minute, sprint races with a mandatory pit stop. [3]

Classes

The series is open to third-generation, LMP3 prototypes, running on Michelin tyres. Driver composition consists of Bronze and Silver-graded drivers competing either alone, or in a pairing. Gold-rated drivers are only allowed to team with Bronze-rated drivers. [3]

Circuits

References

  1. ↑ Ringer, Finlay (22 January 2026). "Creventic Launches Prototype Cup Europe". Sportscar365. Archived from the original on 31 January 2026. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  2. ↑ "Creventic Presents: Prototype Cup Europe". Prototype Cup Europe. 22 January 2026. Archived from the original on 31 January 2026. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  3. 1 2 Kilbey, Stephen (22 January 2026). "Creventic Establishes Prototype Cup Europe For 2026". Dailysportscar. Archived from the original on 31 January 2026. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
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