2022 European Le Mans Series Explained
The 2022 European Le Mans Series was the nineteenth season of the Automobile Club de l'Ouest's (ACO) European Le Mans Series. The six-event season began at Circuit Paul Ricard on 17 April and finished at Algarve International Circuit on 16 October.[1] [2]
The series was open to Le Mans Prototypes, divided into the LMP2 and LMP3 classes, and grand tourer-style racing cars in the LMGTE class.
Calendar
The provisional calendar for the 2022 season was announced on 17 September 2021. The Imola Circuit will return to the series after a 6-year absence, while the Red Bull Ring will not feature on the calendar. On 28 February 2022, it was announced that a round at the Hungaroring would be replaced by the Monza Circuit.[3]
Entries
LMP2
All cars in the LMP2 class used the Gibson GK428 V8 engine and Goodyear tyres. Entries in the LMP2 Pro-Am Cup, set aside for teams with a Bronze-rated driver in their line-up, are denoted with Icons.
| Icon | MISC |
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P2 | LMP2 | PA | LMP2 Pro-Am Cup | |
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- Augusto Farfus was scheduled to compete for BHK Motorsport, but did not appear at any rounds.[23]
LMP3
All cars in the LMP3 class used the Nissan VK56DE 5.6L V8 engine and Michelin tyres.
LMGTE
All cars in the LMGTE class used Goodyear tyres.
- Kessel Racing was scheduled to enter a second Ferrari 488 GTE Evo for and two unconfirmed drivers, but withdrew in late March. They were replaced by the #6 LMP3 Ligier of 360 Racing, originally a reserve entry.[37]
Results and standings
Race results
Bold indicates overall winner.
Drivers' Championships
Points are awarded according to the following structure:
Position | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | Pole |
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Points | 25 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
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LMP2 Drivers Championship
| Bold – PoleItalics – Fastest Lap | |
LMP2 Pro-Am Drivers Championship
| Bold – PoleItalics – Fastest Lap | |
LMP3 Drivers Championship
| Bold – PoleItalics – Fastest Lap | |
LMGTE Drivers Championship
| Bold – PoleItalics – Fastest Lap | |
Teams' Championships
Points are awarded according to the following structure:
Position | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | Pole |
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Points | 25 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
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LMP2 Teams Championship
| Bold – PoleItalics – Fastest Lap | |
LMP2 Pro-Am Teams Championship
| Bold – PoleItalics – Fastest Lap | |
LMP3 Teams Championship
| Bold – PoleItalics – Fastest Lap | |
LMGTE Teams Championship
| Bold – PoleItalics – Fastest Lap | |
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