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R-ace GP and the DUQUEINE D09 #85 crowned 2026 Michelin Le Mans Cup champions
A second consecutive championship and a title secured with one round still to go: R-ace GP and the DUQUEINE D09 #85 have once again reached the top of the Michelin Le Mans Cup LMP3 field.
At Silverstone, the driver pairing of Enzo and Danial officially secured the 2026 Michelin Le Mans Cup title, with one final round still remaining on the calendar.
This latest achievement confirms the performance, consistency and reliability of the DUQUEINE D09, while also highlighting the outstanding work carried out throughout the season by the entire R-ace GP team.
R-ace GP retains its Michelin Le Mans Cup crown
After winning the championship in 2025, R-ace GP has repeated its success in 2026, retaining its crown in the Michelin Le Mans Cup.
Winning two consecutive championships in such a competitive international series is a major achievement. The 2026 season once again demonstrated the team’s ability to maintain a high and consistent level of performance throughout a demanding endurance racing campaign.
With Enzo and Danial behind the wheel of the DUQUEINE D09 #85, R-ace GP combined speed, race craft and consistency to build a winning campaign and secure the championship mathematically at Silverstone.
This second consecutive title is the result of a complete package: competitive drivers, a highly committed team and a reliable, high-performing LMP3 prototype.
Silverstone: a championship secured one round early
The Silverstone event will undoubtedly stand out as one of the highlights of the 2026 season.
On this iconic British circuit, renowned for its demanding layout and high-speed characteristics, R-ace GP secured enough points to become champions before the final round of the championship.
Securing the title with one race still remaining perfectly illustrates the consistency achieved by the DUQUEINE D09 #85 throughout the season.
The achievement is particularly significant in the Michelin Le Mans Cup, where every race demands a strong combination of outright performance, reliability, tyre management and race strategy.
R-ace GP and the D09 #85 consistently delivered across the season, allowing the team to build an advantage that ultimately proved decisive.
The DUQUEINE D09 confirms its potential in LMP3
Beyond R-ace GP’s championship success, this latest title is also a strong recognition of the performance of the DUQUEINE D09.
Competing in the highly competitive LMP3 category, the D09 has once again demonstrated its ability to fight at the front of the field against strong international competition.
Its combination of performance, reliability and consistency provides teams with a prototype capable of delivering competitive results across a wide variety of circuits.
From the high-speed European tracks to the specific demands of endurance racing, the DUQUEINE D09 continues to demonstrate its credentials as a leading LMP3 racing prototype.
This latest championship success further strengthens the D09’s racing pedigree and highlights its ability to meet the demanding requirements of international endurance competition.
A collective victory for R-ace GP and DUQUEINE Automotive
An endurance championship is never won by drivers alone.
Behind the success of the DUQUEINE D09 #85 is a complete team effort involving drivers, engineers, mechanics, technicians, operational staff and technical partners.
Every detail matters when competing for a championship over an entire season.
At DUQUEINE Automotive, we are particularly proud to support R-ace GP in this sporting journey and to see the D09 #85 once again performing at the highest level of LMP3 competition.
This second consecutive championship rewards the work carried out both on the track and in the workshop, with one shared objective: continuously pursuing greater performance, reliability and consistency.
Another major achievement for the DUQUEINE D09
With this latest championship success, the DUQUEINE D09 #85 adds another major achievement to its racing record.
R-ace GP’s 2026 Michelin Le Mans Cup title also confirms the strength of the development and engineering work behind the prototype, as well as its ability to meet the demands of international endurance racing.
And the 2026 season is not over yet.
With one final round still to be contested, R-ace GP, Enzo and Danial can now approach the final event as champions, while aiming to finish the season on another strong performance.
Two consecutive titles, one shared ambition: performance
2025. 2026. Two consecutive championships.
The success of R-ace GP and the DUQUEINE D09 #85 once again demonstrates the strength of a programme built around performance, reliability and endurance racing excellence.
Congratulations to R-ace GP, Enzo and Danial on an outstanding season and a well-deserved second consecutive Michelin Le Mans Cup title!
The entire DUQUEINE Automotive team would also like to congratulate everyone who contributed to this achievement.
Congratulations to the whole team!
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