2026 Prototype Cup Europe

The 2026 Prototype Cup Europe is the first season of the Prototype Cup Europe. It is a direct successor to the now defunct, Prototype Cup Germany. Organised by Creventic, in partnership with the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO) and Michelin. The series are contested with third-generation Le Mans Prototype 3 cars.[1]

Calendar

Mugello
Nürburgring
Spa-Francorchamps
Monza
2026 Prototype Cup Europe
Round Circuit Date Supporting
1 R1 Mugello Circuit, Scarperia e San Piero, Italy 20–22 March 24H Series
TCR Europe Touring Car Series
Radical Cup Europe
R2
2 R1 Nürburgring, Nürburg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany 3–5 July 24H Series
Radical Cup Europe
R2
3 R1 Monza Circuit, Monza, Italy 31 July–2 August Eurocup-3
Austria Formula Cup
F2000 Italian Formula Trophy
R2
4 R1 Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Stavelot, Belgium 3–4 September 992 Endurance Cup
R2
Source:[2]

Entry list

All cars use the Toyota V35A-FTS 3.5 L twin-turbo V6 engine and Michelin tyres.[3]

Team Chassis No. Drivers Class Rounds
LMP3 Gen 3
BWT Mücke Motorsport[4] Duqueine D09 8 Mads Kjelde Larsen[4] J TBC
Markus Pommer[4] TBC
18 Tobias Bille Clausen[4] J TBC
Mattis Pluschkell[4] J TBC
German Motor Sports Team[5] Ligier JS P325 11 Valentino Catalano[5] J TBC
Jacob Erlbacher[5] J TBC
Allay Racing[6] Ligier JS P325 43 Linus Hellberg[6] T TBC
TBA TBC
48 Emil Hellberg[6] T TBC
TBA TBC
Team Virage[7] Ligier JS P325 73 Dominique Bastien[7] T TBC
Theo Micouris[7] J TBC
Sources:[8]
Icon Legend
J Junior
T Trophy
G Guest

Results

Round Circuit Pole position Winners
1 R1 Mugello Circuit #8 BWT Mücke Motorsport
Mads Kjelde Larsen
Markus Pommer
R2
2 R1 Nürburgring
R2
3 R1 Monza Circuit
R2
4 R1 Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
R2

Notes

References

  1. ^ "Creventic Presents: Prototype Cup Europe". Prototype Cup Europe. 22 January 2026. Archived from the original on 31 January 2026. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  2. ^ Kilbey, Stephen (22 January 2026). "Creventic Establishes Prototype Cup Europe For 2026". Dailysportscar. Archived from the original on 31 January 2026. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  3. ^ Ringer, Finlay (22 January 2026). "Creventic Launches Prototype Cup Europe". Sportscar365. Archived from the original on 31 January 2026. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  4. ^ a b c d e "BWT Mücke Motorsport to compete with four young talents in the Prototype Cup Europe". prototype-cup-europe.com. Prototype Cup Europe. Archived from the original on 1 March 2026. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
  5. ^ a b c Plümer, Jonas (12 March 2026). "German Motor Sports Team mit Ligier in Prototype Cup Europe". gt-place.com (in Swiss High German). Retrieved 12 March 2026.
  6. ^ a b c "Allay Racing set for full season campaign in the Prototype Cup Europe". prototype-cup-europe.com. Prototype Cup Europe. Archived from the original on 1 March 2026. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
  7. ^ a b c Kilbey, Stephen (22 February 2026). "Bastien Joins Prototype Cup Europe Field". Dailysportscar. Archived from the original on 1 March 2026. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
  8. ^ "FINAL Entry List - R1 Mugello" (pdf - Download). Motorsport Television Deutschland. 21 March 2026. Retrieved 21 March 2026.