Spa-Francorchamps Set for Le Mans Cup Action
The Le Mans Cup resumes this weekend at Spa-Francorchamps for its fourth round of the 2025 season, showcasing a 43-car grid in support of the European Le Mans Series. This event marks the first outing since the Road to Le Mans race at the Circuit de la Sarthe.
Key Details:
- Participants: 86 drivers across 28 teams representing 22 nations.
- LMP3 Category: Eighteen cars will compete, with CLX Motorsport leading the championship. The #87 Ligier, driven by Alvise Rodella and Pierre-Alexandre Provost, holds a narrow four-point advantage over teammates David Droux and Cedric Oltramare in the #97 entry.
- Recent Form: The #85 R-ace GP Duqueine duo of Hugo Schwarze and Hadrien David comes off a double podium at Le Mans, currently sitting third with 38 points, closely followed by Léna Bühler and Matteo Quintarelli in the #50 23Events Racing Ligier.
Driver Updates:
- LMP3 Changes: Notable driver substitutions include Sebastien Gravlund at Team Virage (#16) and Danny Soufi at Gebhardt Motorsport (#70).
- Pro-Am Field: Growing to 17 entries, Rinaldi Racing’s #71 Ligier-Toyota is led by Stefan Aust and Felipe Fernandez-Laser with a commanding 28-point cushion after a successful run at Le Mans.
GT3 Insights:
- Field Composition: Eight entries including AF Corse’s #51 Ferrari 296 GT3 driven by Alessandro Cozzi and Eliseo Donno, who lead the standings by two points over Code Racing Development’s #11 Aston Martin.
- Local Interest: Vanina Ickx returns for the #83 Iron Dames Porsche after missing Le Mans, partnering with Marta Garcia Lopez aiming for a strong finish.
Race Details:
Qualifying and the two-hour race are scheduled for Saturday with a start time of 15:55 local. Fans can watch live on the Le Mans Cup YouTube channel. The stage is set for an intense competition at one of motorsport’s most revered circuits.
