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| Category | Sports car racing |
|---|---|
| Country | Europe |
| 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.
History
[edit]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
[edit]The race weekend consists of two, 55-minute, sprint races with a mandatory pit stop.[3]
Classes
[edit]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
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Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps (2026)
Monza Circuit (2026)- Mugello Circuit (2026)
Nürburgring (2026)
References
[edit]- ^ Ringer, Finlay (22 January 2026). "Creventic Launches Prototype Cup Europe". Sportscar365. Archived from the original on 31 January 2026. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
- ^ "Creventic Presents: Prototype Cup Europe". Prototype Cup Europe. 22 January 2026. Archived from the original on 31 January 2026. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
- ^ a b 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.