2017 European Le Mans Series
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The 2017 European Le Mans Series season was the fourteenth season of the Automobile Club de l'Ouest's (ACO) European Le Mans Series. The six-event season began at Silverstone Circuit, in conjunction with the FIA World Endurance Championship, on 15 April and ended at Algarve International Circuit on 22 October.[1]
Regulations[]
The 2017 season sees new regulations regarding the LMP2 class introduced.[2] Teams are able to choose from four different chassis constructors: Dallara, Onroak Automotive (Ligier), Oreca and a joint-venture between Riley Technologies/Multimatic. Gibson Technology is the exclusive engine supplier for the class, with all cars equipped with a 4.2-litre, normally-aspirated V8 engine, producing approximately 600hp. Cosworth Electronics is also the exclusive electronics supplier.
The aim of the new regulations is to ensure long-term success for the category with a reduction in costs and the guarantee of stable regulations.[2]
Provisional calendar[]
The provisional 2017 calendar was announced at 23 September 2016. The calendar comprises six events, featuring the same four circuits that hosted events in 2016 and for the first time since 2008 and 2010 it included events at Monza and Algarve respectively, which are stand-alone events. For the fifth consecutive season, Silverstone hosts the opening rounds of both the European Le Mans Series and the FIA World Endurance Championship. While other rounds are collaboration with 2017 Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0.[1]
Rnd | Race | Circuit | Location | Date |
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1 | 4 Hours of Silverstone | ![]() |
Silverstone, United Kingdom | 15 April |
2 | 4 Hours of Monza | ![]() |
Monza, Italy | 14 May |
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Spielberg, Austria | 23 July | |
4 | 4 Hours of Le Castellet | ![]() |
Le Castellet, France | 27 August |
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Spa, Belgium | 24 September | |
6 | 4 Hours of Portimão | ![]() |
Portimão, Portugal | 22 October |
Entry list[]
The provisional entry list was announced on 2 February 2017.[3]
LMP2[]
In accordance with the new LMP2 regulations for 2017, all cars utilise the Gibson GK428 4.2 L V8 engine.
LMP3[]
All cars utilise the Nissan VK50VE 5.0 L V8 engine and Michelin tyres.
Entrant/Team | Chassis | No. | Drivers | Rounds |
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Ligier JS P3 | 2 | ![]() |
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Ligier JS P3 | 4 | ![]() |
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Ligier JS P3 | 5 | ![]() |
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6 | |||
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Ligier JS P3 | 6 | ![]() |
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Ligier JS P3 1–2 Norma M30[5] 3–6 |
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Ligier JS P3 1–3 Norma M30 4–6 |
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3 | |||
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Ligier JS P3 | 9 | ![]() |
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2 | |||
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Norma M30 | 10 | ![]() |
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Ligier JS P3 | 11 | ![]() |
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4–5 | |||
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6 | |||
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Ligier JS P3 | 13 | ![]() |
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Ligier JS P3 | 15 | ![]() |
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Ligier JS P3 | 16 | ![]() |
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Ligier JS P3 | 17 | ![]() |
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Ligier JS P3 | 18 | ![]() |
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Norma M30 | 19 | ![]() |
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LMGTE[]
All teams will use Dunlop tyres.
Entrant/Team | Car | Engine | No. | Drivers | Rounds |
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Chevrolet Corvette C7.R | Chevrolet LT5.5 5.5 L V8 | 50 | ![]() |
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Ferrari 488 GTE | Ferrari F154CB 3.9 L Turbo V8 | 51 | ![]() |
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5 | ||||
55 | ![]() |
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Ferrari 458 Italia GT2 1–2 Ferrari 488 GTE[5] 3–6 |
Ferrari 4.5 L V8 1–2 F154CB 3.9L Turbo V8 3–6 |
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1 | ||||
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5–6 | ||||
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Porsche 911 RSR (2016) | Porsche 4.0 L Flat-6 | 77 | ![]() |
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Aston Martin Vantage GTE | Aston Martin 4.5 L V8 | 90 | ![]() |
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Aston Martin Vantage GTE | Aston Martin 4.5 L V8 | 99 | ![]() |
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Results and standings[]
Race results[]
Bold indicates overall winner.
Rnd. | Circuit | LMP2 Winning Team | LMP3 Winning Team | GTE Winning Team | Results |
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LMP2 Winning Drivers | LMP3 Winning Drivers | GTE Winning Drivers | |||
1 | Silverstone | ![]() |
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2 | Monza | ![]() |
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3 | Red Bull Ring | ![]() |
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4 | Paul Ricard | ![]() |
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5 | Spa-Francorchamps | ![]() |
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6 | Portimão | ![]() |
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To be classified a car will have to cross the finish line on the race track when the chequered flag is shown, except in a case of force majeure at the Stewards’ discretion and have covered at least 70% (the official number of laps will be rounded down to the nearest whole number) of the distance covered by the car classified in first place in the overall classification.[33]
Teams Championships[]
Points are awarded according to the following structure:
Position | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | Other | Pole |
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Points | 25 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 |
LMP2 Teams Championship[]
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Bold – Pole |
LMP3 Teams Championship[]
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Bold – Pole |
LMGTE Teams Championship[]
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Bold – Pole |
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External links[]
- European Le Mans Series seasons
- 2017 in motorsport
- 2017 in European sport