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The 2017 Le Mans Cup, known as the 2017 Michelin Le Mans Cup under sponsorship, was the second season of the Le Mans Cup. It began on 13 May at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza and finished on 21 October at the Algarve International Circuit. The series was open to Le Mans Prototypes in the LMP3 class, and grand tourer sports cars in the GT3 class. [1]

Calendar

All races supported the 2017 European Le Mans Series except the Le Mans round, which was part of the 24 Hours of Le Mans weekend. On 4 May, the ACO revealed that 46 entries would take part in the Road To Le Mans for 2017, up from 42 the previous year.

RoundCircuitLocationRace lengthDate
1 Flag of Italy.svg Autodromo Nazionale Monza Monza, Italy 2 hours13 May
2 Flag of France.svg Circuit de la Sarthe [2] Le Mans, France 55 minutes15 June
55 minutes17 June
3 Flag of Austria.svg Red Bull Ring Spielberg, Austria 2 hours22 July
4 Flag of France.svg Circuit Paul Ricard Le Castellet, France 2 hours26 August
5 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps Spa, Belgium 2 hours23 September
6 Flag of Portugal.svg Algarve International Circuit Portimão, Portugal 2 hours21 October

Entry list

LMP3

TeamCarNo.DriversRounds
Flag of the United States.svg United Autosports [3] [4] Ligier JS P3 [3] [4] 2 Flag of the United States.svg John Falb [5] 2
Flag of the United States.svg Sean Rayhall [5] 2
22 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Matthew Bell [4] All
Flag of the United States.svg Jim McGuire [4] All
23 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Richard Meins [3] All
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Shaun Lynn [3] 1–3, 5
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andrew Bentley [6] 4, 6
Flag of Luxembourg.svg DKR Engineering [7] Norma M30 [7] 3 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Jean Glorieux [7] All
Flag of Spain.svg Alexander Toril [7] All
6 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Edgar Lau [5] 2
Flag of France.svg Jacques Wolf [5] 2
ADESS-03 [5] 91 Flag of France.svg Sylvain Boulay [5] 2
Flag of Japan.svg Yojiro Terada [5] 2
Flag of France.svg Cool Racing by GPC [5] Ligier JS P3 [5] 4 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Alexandre Coigny [5] 2–6
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Gino Forgione [5] 2
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Iradj Alexander [8] 3–5
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Antonin Borga [9] 6
Flag of France.svg Duqueine Engineering [10] Ligier JS P3 [10] 9 Flag of the United States.svg Joël Janco [10] All
Flag of the United States.svg Gerry Kraut [10] 1–2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Scott Andrews [8] 3
Flag of the United States.svg Kenton Koch [6] 4–5
Flag of the United States.svg Jonatan Jorge [9] 6
10 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Antonin Borga [5] 2
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Lucas Borga [5] 2
11 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Lucas Légeret [5] 2
Flag of France.svg Nicolas Melin [5] 2
Flag of Austria.svg SVC Sport Management [5] Ligier JS P3 [5] 12 Flag of Italy.svg Marco Cencetti [5] 2–3
Flag of Italy.svg Marcello Marateotto [5] 2–3
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg RLR MSport [11] [12] Ligier JS P3 [11] [12] 14 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alex Kapadia [12] All
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ross Warburton [12] 1, 3–6
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Martin Rich [13] 2
87 Flag of Denmark.svg Morten Dons [13] 2
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg John Farano [13] 2
Flag of Spain.svg By Speed Factory [5] Ligier JS P3 [5] 15 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Ate de Jong [5] 2
Flag of South Korea.svg Tacksung Kim [5] 2
Flag of France.svg M.Racing - YMR [14] Ligier JS P3 [14] 18 Flag of France.svg Alexandre Cougnaud [5] 2
Flag of France.svg Romano Ricci [5] 2
53 Flag of France.svg Natan Bihel [15] All
Flag of France.svg Laurent Millara [7] All
Norma M30 [5] 19 Flag of France.svg Erwin Creed [5] 2
Flag of France.svg Yann Ehrlacher [5] 2
Flag of Spain.svg BE Motorsport [7] Ligier JS P3 [7] 33 Flag of Spain.svg Javier Ibrán [7] 1–5
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Mathijs Bakker [7] 1, 3–5
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Dirk Waaijenberg [5] 2
Flag of France.svg Graff [7] Ligier JS P3 [7] 39 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Scott Andrews [9] 6
Flag of France.svg Eric Trouillet [9] 6
40 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Richard Bradley [16] 5
Flag of Hong Kong.svg William Lok [16] 5
65 Flag of France.svg Émilien Carde [7] All
Flag of France.svg Adrien Chila [7] All
66 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Scott Andrews [5] 2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Corbett [5] 2
72 Flag of France.svg Philippe Cimadomo [5] 2
Flag of France.svg Thomas Dagoneau [5] 2
89 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Greg Taylor [5] 2
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg James Winslow [5] 2
Flag of Denmark.svg KEO Racing Ligier JS P3 43 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Scott Andrews1
Flag of Japan.svg Yoshiharu Mori1
Flag of Spain.svg SPV MotorSport [7] Ligier JS P3 [7] 44 Flag of Spain.svg Álvaro Fontes [7] 1–3
Flag of Denmark.svg Kim Rødkjær [7] 1
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andrew Cummings [5] 2–3
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Kox Racing [17] Ligier JS P3 [17] 48 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Peter Kox [17] 1–2, 4
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Nico Pronk [17] 1–2, 4
Flag of Hong Kong.svg Win Motorsport [5] Ligier JS P3 [5] 49 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Richard Bradley [5] 2
Flag of Hong Kong.svg William Lok [5] 2
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Spirit of Race [7] Ligier JS P3 [7] 55 Flag of Germany.svg Claudio Sdanewitsch [7] All
Flag of Italy.svg Maurizio Mediani1
Flag of Italy.svg Michele Rugolo [7] 2–6
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nielsen Racing [18] Ligier JS P3 [18] 79 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Colin Noble [18] All
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Anthony Wells [18] All
Flag of the United States.svg Eurointernational [5] Ligier JS P3 [5] 85 Flag of the United States.svg Mark Kvamme [5] 2
Flag of Venezuela.svg Alex Popow [5] 2
86 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ricky Capo [5] 2
Flag of Italy.svg Andrea Dromedari [5] 2
Flag of Austria.svg AT Racing [5] Ligier JS P3 [5] 90 Flag of Belarus.svg Alexander Talkanitsa, Jr. [5] 2
Flag of Belarus.svg Alexander Talkanitsa, Sr. [5] 2
Flag of Japan.svg TKS [5] Ginetta-Juno LMP3 [5] 92 Flag of Japan.svg Shinyo Sano [5] 2
Flag of Japan.svg Takuya Shirasaka [5] 2
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Motorsport 98 [19] Ligier JS P3 [19] 98 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Eric De Doncker [19] All
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andy Meyrick [19] All
Flag of France.svg N'Race [7] Ligier JS P3 [7] 99 Flag of France.svg Alain Costa [7] All
Flag of France.svg Jordan Perroy [7] 1–2, 5
Flag of France.svg Thomas Accary [8] 3
Flag of France.svg Gaëtan Paletou [6] 4
Flag of France.svg Stéphane Tribaudini [9] 6

GT3

TeamCarNo.DriversRounds
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ram Racing [20] Mercedes-AMG GT3 [20] 5 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tom Onslow-Cole [20] All
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Remon Leonard Vos [20] All
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lee Mowle [21] Mercedes-AMG GT3 [21] 7 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lee Mowle [21] All
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Phil Keen [21] 1–4, 6
Flag of Austria.svg Dominik Baumann [16] 5
Flag of Austria.svg SVC Sport Management [7] Lamborghini Huracán GT3 [7] 8 Flag of France.svg Steeve Hiesse [7] All
Flag of France.svg Cédric Mézard [7] All
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Gulf Racing UK [7] Porsche 911 GT3 R [7] 20 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andrew Baker [7] 2, 5–6
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ben Barker [7] 2, 5–6
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Garage 59 [5] McLaren 650S GT3 [5] 24 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Michael Benham [5] 2
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Duncan Tappy [5] 2
88 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris Goodwin [5] 2
Flag of Sweden.svg Alexander West [5] 2
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Delahaye Racing Team [5] Porsche 911 GT3 R [5] 28 Flag of France.svg Pierre-Étienne Bordet [5] 2
Flag of France.svg Alexandre Viron [5] 2
Flag of Italy.svg Ebimotors [7] Lamborghini Huracán GT3 [7] 46 Flag of Italy.svg Fabio Babini [7] All
Flag of Italy.svg Emanuele Busnelli [7] All
Flag of France.svg Larbre Compétition [5] Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 [5] 50 Flag of France.svg Franck Labescat [5] 2
Flag of France.svg Christian Philippon [5] 2
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Optimum Racing [22] Audi R8 LMS [22] 75 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Flick Haigh [22] 1–4
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Joe Osborne [22] 1–4
Flag of France.svg IMSA Performance [5] Porsche 911 GT3 R [5] 76 Flag of France.svg Thierry Cornac [5] 2
Flag of France.svg Raymond Narac [5] 2
96 Flag of France.svg Michel Ettouati [5] 2
Flag of France.svg Franck Racinet [5] 2
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Kessel Racing [5] Ferrari 458 Italia GT3 [5] 93 Flag of France.svg Deborah Mayer [5] 2
Flag of Italy.svg Claudio Schiavoni [5] 2
Ferrari 488 GT3 [9] Flag of Italy.svg Andrea Piccini [9] 6
Flag of Italy.svg Claudio Schiavoni [9] 6
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Spirit of Race [5] Ferrari 488 GT3 [5] 94 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Martin Lanting [5] 2
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Patrick Van Glabeke [5] 2
Ferrari 458 Italia GT3 [5] 95 Flag of Italy.svg Maurizio Mediani [5] 2–3
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Christoph Ulrich [5] 2–3
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg TF Sport [5] Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3 [5] 97 Flag of Oman.svg Ahmad Al Harthy [5] 2
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tom Jackson [5] 2

Race results

Bold indicates overall winner.

Rnd.CircuitLMP3 Winning TeamGT3 Winning TeamResults
LMP3 Winning DriversGT3 Winning Drivers
1 Monza Flag of the United Kingdom.svg No. 79 Nielsen Racing Flag of the United Kingdom.svg No. 7 Lee Mowle Report
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Colin Noble
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Anthony Wells
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Phil Keen
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lee Mowle
2R1 Le Mans Flag of the United States.svg No. 2 United Autosports Flag of the United Kingdom.svg No. 97 TF Sport Report
Flag of the United States.svg Sean Rayhall
Flag of the United States.svg John Falb
Flag of Oman.svg Ahmad Al Harthy
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tom Jackson
R2 Flag of Luxembourg.svg No. 3 DKR Engineering Flag of the United Kingdom.svg No. 97 TF Sport
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Jean Glorieux
Flag of Spain.svg Alexander Toril
Flag of Oman.svg Ahmad Al Harthy
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tom Jackson
3 Red Bull Ring Flag of Luxembourg.svg No. 3 DKR Engineering Flag of Italy.svg No. 46 Ebimotors Report
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Jean Glorieux
Flag of Spain.svg Alexander Toril
Flag of Italy.svg Fabio Babini
Flag of Italy.svg Emanuele Busnelli
4 Paul Ricard Flag of Luxembourg.svg No. 3 DKR Engineering Flag of Italy.svg No. 46 Ebimotors Report
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Jean Glorieux
Flag of Spain.svg Alexander Toril
Flag of Italy.svg Fabio Babini
Flag of Italy.svg Emanuele Busnelli
5 Spa Flag of Luxembourg.svg No. 3 DKR Engineering Flag of the United Kingdom.svg No. 7 Lee Mowle Report
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Jean Glorieux
Flag of Spain.svg Alexander Toril
Flag of Austria.svg Dominik Baumann
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lee Mowle
6 Portimão Flag of Belgium (civil).svg No. 98 Motorsport 98 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg No. 20 Gulf Racing UK Report
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Eric De Doncker
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andy Meyrick
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andrew Baker
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ben Barker

Standings

Points are awarded according to the following structure (except Le Mans):

Position1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th9th10thOther Pole
Points2518151210864210.51

For Le Mans:

Position1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th9th10thOther Pole
Points15976543210.50.51

LMP3 Driver's championships (top-5)

Pos.DriverTeamMNZ
Flag of Italy.svg
LM
Flag of France.svg
LM
Flag of France.svg
RBR
Flag of Austria.svg
LEC
Flag of France.svg
SPA
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg
POR
Flag of Portugal.svg
Total
1 Flag of Spain.svg Alexander Toril Flag of Luxembourg.svg DKR Engineering 2Ret1111DSQ114
1 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Jean Glorieux Flag of Luxembourg.svg DKR Engineering 2Ret1111DSQ114
2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Anthony Wells Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nielsen Racing11222222590
2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Colin Noble Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nielsen Racing11222222590
3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andy Meyrick Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Motorsport 98 5694Ret3167
3 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Eric De Doncker Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Motorsport 98 5694Ret3167
4 Flag of France.svg Adrien Chila Flag of France.svg Graff 4138335662.5
4 Flag of France.svg Émilien Carde Flag of France.svg Graff 4138335662.5
5 Flag of Germany.svg Claudio Sdanewitsch Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Spirit of Race 311Ret754261.5
Key
ColourResult
GoldRace winner
Silver2nd place
Bronze3rd place
GreenPoints finish
BlueNon-points finish
Non-classified finish (NC)
PurpleDid not finish (Ret)
BlackDisqualified (DSQ)
Excluded (EX)
WhiteDid not start (DNS)
Race cancelled (C)
Withdrew (WD)
BlankDid not participate

Bold – Pole

GT3 Driver's championships (top-5)

Pos.DriverTeamMNZ
Flag of Italy.svg
LM
Flag of France.svg
RBR
Flag of Austria.svg
LEC
Flag of France.svg
SPA
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg
POR
Flag of Portugal.svg
Total
1 Flag of Italy.svg Emanuele Busnelli Flag of Italy.svg Ebimotors33121134104.5
1 Flag of Italy.svg Fabio Babini Flag of Italy.svg Ebimotors33121134104.5
2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lee Mowle Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lee Mowle11364313102.5
3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Phil Keen Flag of the United Kingdom.svg AmDTuning 113643377.5
4 Flag of France.svg Cédric Mézard Flag of Austria.svg SVC Sport Management453544666
4 Flag of France.svg Steeve Hiesse Flag of Austria.svg SVC Sport Management453544666
5 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Flick Haigh Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Optimum Racing 29133349.5
5 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Joe Osborne Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Optimum Racing 29133349.5
Key
ColourResult
GoldRace winner
Silver2nd place
Bronze3rd place
GreenPoints finish
BlueNon-points finish
Non-classified finish (NC)
PurpleDid not finish (Ret)
BlackDisqualified (DSQ)
Excluded (EX)
WhiteDid not start (DNS)
Race cancelled (C)
Withdrew (WD)
BlankDid not participate

Bold – Pole

LMP3 Team's championships (top-5)

Pos.TeamCarMNZ
Flag of Italy.svg
LM
Flag of France.svg
LM
Flag of France.svg
RBR
Flag of Austria.svg
LEC
Flag of France.svg
SPA
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg
POR
Flag of Portugal.svg
Total
1 Flag of Luxembourg.svg #3 DKR Engineering Norma M30 2Ret1111DSQ114
2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg #79 Nielsen Racing Ligier JS P3 11222222590
3 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg #98 Motorsport 98 Ligier JS P3 5694Ret3167
3 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Eric De Doncker Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Motorsport 98 5694Ret3167
4 Flag of France.svg #65 Graff Ligier JS P3 4138335662.5
5 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg #55 Spirit of Race Ligier JS P3 311Ret754261.5
Key
ColourResult
GoldRace winner
Silver2nd place
Bronze3rd place
GreenPoints finish
BlueNon-points finish
Non-classified finish (NC)
PurpleDid not finish (Ret)
BlackDisqualified (DSQ)
Excluded (EX)
WhiteDid not start (DNS)
Race cancelled (C)
Withdrew (WD)
BlankDid not participate

Bold – Pole

GT3 Team's championships (top-5)

Pos.TeamCarMNZ
Flag of Italy.svg
LM
Flag of France.svg
RBR
Flag of Austria.svg
LEC
Flag of France.svg
SPA
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg
POR
Flag of Portugal.svg
Total
1 Flag of Italy.svg #46 Ebimotors Lamborghini Huracán GT3 33121134104.5
2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg #7 Lee Mowle Mercedes-AMG GT3 11364313102.5
3 Flag of Austria.svg #8 SVC Sport Management Lamborghini Huracán GT3 453544666
4 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg #75 Optimum Racing Audi R8 LMS 29133349.5
5 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg #20 Gulf Racing UK Porsche 911 GT3 R 13Ret2144.5
Key
ColourResult
GoldRace winner
Silver2nd place
Bronze3rd place
GreenPoints finish
BlueNon-points finish
Non-classified finish (NC)
PurpleDid not finish (Ret)
BlackDisqualified (DSQ)
Excluded (EX)
WhiteDid not start (DNS)
Race cancelled (C)
Withdrew (WD)
BlankDid not participate

Bold – Pole

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