European Le Mans Series: Silverstone 4 Hours Summary
Event Overview
The European Le Mans Series (ELMS) held its latest round at Silverstone, where teams competed fiercely in a four-hour endurance race on September 24, 2025.
Race Results
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Winning Team: Team WRT
- Car: Oreca 07-Gibson
- Drivers: Charles Milesi, Robin Frijns, and Ferdinand Habsburg
- Race Time: 4 hours 00 minutes and 32 seconds
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Runner-Up: Prema Racing
- Car: Oreca 07-Gibson
- Drivers: Louis Delétraz, Jehan Daruvala, and Robert Kubica
- Gap: 23 seconds behind winners
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Third Place: G-Drive Racing
- Car: Oreca 07-Gibson
- Drivers: Franco Colapinto, Nyck De Vries, and Anton de Pasquale
- Gap: 47 seconds behind winners
Technical Insights
The race showcased impressive performances, particularly from the LMP2 category. Team WRT’s strategy emphasized sustained pace and efficient pit stops, allowing them to maintain their lead following an early race incident.
The Oreca 07-Gibson chassis continues to dominate in LMP2, benefiting from refined aerodynamics and tire management strategies. Both the teams and drivers displayed exceptional skill in navigating Silverstone’s challenging layout, which included high-speed corners and elevation changes.
Key Quotes
- Charles Milesi, Team WRT: “Our strategy was crucial today. Staying consistent lap after lap made all the difference on a demanding circuit like Silverstone.”
- Louis Delétraz, Prema Racing: “We pushed hard but couldn’t catch WRT. We’ll analyze our data and come back stronger.”
- Franco Colapinto, G-Drive Racing: “A solid result. We’re learning and improving every race, and today was another step forward.”
Conclusion
The Silverstone round reinforced the competitive nature of the ELMS, with teams vying for championship points. As the series progresses, the battle for the title intensifies, with upcoming rounds promising to provide even more thrilling action. The next race will be pivotal for teams looking to elevate their standings in the championship.
