The Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO) alongside its subsidiary Le Mans Endurance Management (LMEM) has officially introduced a streamlined and uniform class-naming system across various sportscar racing championships. This comprehensive update aims to eliminate the historical complexity and confusion surrounding diverse category labels used over the years. By establishing a cohesive language of names and colors from Europe to Asia, the governing body ensures that fans, teams, and manufacturers can easily track every intense battle on the track, whether they are watching from the grandstands or following the live broadcast from across the globe.
The most notable structural adjustment affects the elite prototype category LMP2, which is now formally divided into LMP2 Pro and standard LMP2 divisions. To score points or be classified within the standard LMP2 category, teams are strictly required to feature at least one Bronze-rated driver in their driver lineup, whereas the newly formed LMP2 Pro class removes this mandatory requirement. This exact split will also be implemented in the highly competitive European Le Mans Series, while the Asian Le Mans Series will retain solely the standard LMP2 category alongside the exciting introduction of Hypercars to its grid.
Meanwhile, the premier world championship FIA WEC remains fully intact with its established Hypercar and LMGT3 categories remaining untouched by the overarching nomenclature changes. However, the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe in France will incorporate the updated LMP2 Pro and LMP2 structure to accommodate its unique multi-class grid setup. Similar clarity is brought to the LMP3 ranks, featuring LMP3 Pro and LMP3 classes in the Michelin Le Mans Cup and Asian Le Mans Cup, while the European Le Mans Series continues with the standard Bronze-inclusive LMP3 class.
In the GT division, the nomenclature has likewise been simplified to avoid confusion among international spectators. The FIA WEC and European Le Mans Series will continue utilizing the LMGT3 specification—characterized by specialized torque sensors—while the Asian Le Mans Series and Michelin Le Mans Cups will officially designate their machinery simply as GT3 without torque sensors. This meticulous standardization ensures technical transparency and parity across all supporting sprint and endurance events managed under the ACO umbrella.
ACO President Pierre Fillon emphasized that endurance racing has always embodied multiple simultaneous battles, making clear communication vital for the sport's global audience. "Le Mans has always been multiple races in one, and our task is to make every single battle easy to follow—whether you are sitting in the grandstands, watching in front of a screen, or located on the other side of the world. A common language of names and colors, from Europe to Asia, serves precisely this purpose," Pierre Fillon stated, outlining the strategic vision behind the new championship branding.
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