ELMS Unveils 2016 Calendar

Pierre Fillon, President of Automobile Club de l'Ouest said: "The 2016 calendar represents the next step in the growth of the European Le Mans Series. The 4 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps is an important addition to the ELMS, while the five other races, held on the same tracks at the same time of year, are well established and growing in popularity."

Gerard Neveu , European Le Mans Series CEO said: "We are very happy to welcome the Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 and RS01 Renault Sport Trophy and our thanks go to Renault Sport Technologies for their full support. The addition of these two high profile single seater and GT race series will enhance the popularity of the ELMS weekends and give the fans two more reasons to join us for an exciting 2016 season."

Jean-Pascal Dauce, Motorsport Director at Renault Sport Technologies : "We are very happy to have concluded this agreement with ELMS. We have worked together on several occasions in the last two years, and the organization of the events has always been done in a strong and professional manner. This collaboration will offer great value to spectators who travel to the events as well as to all our competitors. In addition, this will give professional and amateur drivers an opportunity to visit legendary circuits and create valuable potential contacts for the Formula Renault 2.0 and Renault Sport Trophy drivers."

European Le Mans Series Provisional 2016 Calendar
Prologue 29/30 March TBA TBA
RD1 15/16 April Silverstone UK WEC
RD2 13-15 May Imola ITALY RST
RD3 15-17 July Red Bull Ring AUSTRIA RST / FR2.0
RD4 26-28 August Paul Ricard France RST / FR2.0
RD5 23-25 September Spa-Francorchamps BELGIUM* RST / FR2.0
RD6 21-23 October Estoril PORTUGAL RST / FR2.0
*to be confirmed