Circuit Paul Ricard Testing Postponed Due to Heavy Rain
All activities at Circuit Paul Ricard were halted on Thursday morning following heavy rain and significant standing water on the track. The first Open testing session, originally slated for midday local time, was canceled as adverse weather continued, with fog persisting even after rainfall subsided by 12:30.
Recent changes to the entry list include the #11 Proton Oreca, now featuring ELMS regular Georgos Kolovos alongside Alpine drivers Victor Martins and Charles Milesi. Additionally, Proton Competition’s #77 entry will see 2026 ELMS LMGT3 winner Matt Kurzejewski joined by Rob de Haan and Lenny Ried, while the sister #99 car will include Christina Ried, Jonas Ried, and Harry King.
Notably, Team Principal Christian Ried will make his anticipated return to racing for his 15th ‘farewell’ tour, following a typographical error in the entry list. In other developments, the #47 Cetilar Racing Ferrari 499P will debut as a new, unraced chassis.
Leipert Motorsport has conducted two days of testing with their new Lamborghini Temerario GT3, but has yet to experience the car’s performance under the current challenging weather conditions.
