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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
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
Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps (2026)
Monza Circuit (2026)- Mugello Circuit (2026)
Nürburgring (2026)
References
- ↑ 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.
- 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.