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The final two automatic invitations to the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours were awarded on Sunday by the ACO at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi after the 2024/25 Asian Le Mans Series season finale. Portu…
“The final two automatic invitations for the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours were granted by the ACO at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi after the Asian Le Mans Series concluded its 2024/25 season. Algarve Pro Racing from Portugal and Manthey Racing from Germany secured spots in the prestigious endurance race by winning the LMP2 and GT class titles, respectively. The Asian Le Mans Series includes LMP3 cars as well, but a Le Mans invitation is not awarded to the winning team in that class.
Algarve Pro Racing earned their Le Mans entry by dominating the LMP2 category, winning four out of six races with their ORECA 07 Gibsons. Manthey Racing secured their invitation with a strong performance in the GT class, culminating in a championship victory at the season finale in Abu Dhabi. Despite not winning the season title, RD Limited is planning to apply for a Le Mans entry to keep their LMP2 effort active during the summer.
This year’s Le Mans 24 Hours will mark Algarve Pro Racing’s tenth consecutive start, showcasing their endurance racing prowess. Manthey Racing’s success adds to Porsche’s lineup at Le Mans, joining the German manufacturer’s assault on the historic race. Alongside the two new additions, eight invitations were previously issued to teams and drivers from the European Le Mans Series and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, expanding the diverse field for the upcoming edition of the iconic endurance race.”
