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Since 1976, DUQUEINE has been shaping the future through racing, engineering, and innovation. From the first carbon monocoque F3 to LMP3 excellence, discover a history driven by passion and performance.
The history
A Legacy of Innovation and Performance
The origin of the DUQUEINE Group
The history of DUQUEINE Group began in 1976 when the brothers Gilles and Vincent DUQUEINE built competition single-seaters. This adventure will lead them to a world first : the first F3 with a carbon hull at the end of 1983. In 1989, Gilles DUQUEINE directed his development towards aeronautics to create an international group of rank 1, with 5 production sites around the world (France, Romania, Mexico) and more than 900 employees.
DUQUEINE the constructor
At the end of 2017, the DUQUEINE Group bought the prototype manufacturer NORMA. The activities join DUQUEINE Team on the site of the Pôle Mécanique d’Alès-Cévennes and take the name of DUQUEINE Automotive.
The DUQUEINE D09, the latest in LMP3, shines on the whole international scene.
The Group’s development
On the Alès site, within the Mechanical Hub, DUQUEINE Automotive‘s various departments (Administrative, Marketing, Sales, Design Office, Production, Technical Support) work together to elevate the DUQUEINE D09 on the international stage and develop projects related to new propulsion technologies (hybrid, electric, hydrogen…).
In the heart of the Cévennes
We are located on the Mechanical Hub of Alès in order to benefit from the city’s dynamism towards mechanical sports.
Champions such as Romain Dumas and Stéphane Sarrazin come from there. The agglomeration of Alès is a major support for the development of mechanical sports.
The recently refurbished track allows it to be used in both directions (unique in Europe) with two different track configurations per direction.
2025
A new era on track for DUQUEINE.
The year 2025 marks a major milestone for DUQUEINE Automotive, with the start of the European Le Mans Series (ELMS) and Michelin Le Mans Cup seasons, and the debut of our new prototypes. It also sees the official launch of the D09, the new generation LMP3 prototype, the result of a year of intensive development. Designed and manufactured in our workshops, the D09 is making its first competitive laps with the ambition of delivering on the promises of performance and reliability that guided its creation.
At the same time, our LMP2 commitment continues with the #30 car entered in the ELMS. From the very first round in Barcelona, DUQUEINE Team showcased its potential by claiming pole position, proof of the collective effort of the entire team and the competitiveness of our structure.
Throughout the season, our prototypes shone with numerous podium finishes — including at Le Mans and Spa-Francorchamps — several pole positions, a strong victory at Silverstone, and above all, a major achievement: winning the Michelin Le Mans Cup championship, secured even before the Portimão finale by the #85 car of the R-ACE GP team.
The 2025 season promises to be decisive, driven by innovation, performance, and the commitment of our teams across every front of endurance racing.
2024
A pivotal year for DUQUEINE Automotive.
The year 2024 marked a strategic turning point for DUQUEINE Automotive, with a clear ambition: to design the worthy successor of our iconic LMP3 prototype, the D08. Entirely dedicated to the development, engineering, and validation of the new D09, this year mobilized all of our technical and industrial expertise. Designed to push the boundaries of performance, reliability, and innovation, the D09 represents the natural evolution of our endurance racing know-how. After months of design, simulation, and rigorous testing, the end of 2024 saw the official launch of the production of the first D09 chassis — opening a new chapter for DUQUEINE and its customers.
2023
Since the beginning of the season, the alésienne team has been on a winning streak. Leading their category, they won the first ELMS race in Barcelona. They stepped onto the podium for the second time this season during the centenary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, alongside Neel Jani, René Binder, and Nicolas Pino, the youngest driver to ever reach the podium of this legendary race.
2022
Memo Rojas signed with DUQUEINE Team for the second year in a row. The Oreca #30 is facing the most competitive grid yet, and manage to position itself regularly on the top 10 for its fourth ELMS season in LMP2.
2021
New changes for DUQUEINE Team. The team switched its visual charter to neon green. During this season, the Alésianne team had a series of good race results, especially at Spa in September where DUQUEINE Team climbed to the second step of the podium just 5 seconds from the win.
2020
DUQUEINE Engineering became DUQUEINE Team.
With the health crisis, the 2020 season is condensed from August to November and the 24 Hours of Le Mans are moved to September. Despite a retirement for its second participation at Le Mans, the team is often the fastest, notably with the speed record at Monza. They ended their season with a second place in Portimao.
2019
In 2019, DUQUEINE team kept striving for victory in the European Le Mans Series with Nicolas Jamin, Pierre Ragues and Richard Bradley while Romain Dumas is the team’s flagship guest for the first participation in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
2018
In 2018, DUQUEINE Engineering committed in the queen category of the European Le Mans Series, the LMP2 class. Led by Pierre Ragues, Nicolas Jamin and Nelson Panciatici, the team’s Oreca 07 often placed itself in the top 5 of the competition, signing a pole position at Portimao and a podium at Le Castellet.
2017
New season, new challenges. Still engaged in ELMS, the DUQUEINE team is trying at V de V.
A successful bet, as they finish 3rd in the championship.
2016
The Team changed horizons and engages in the RS Trophy with Robert Kubica, former F1 driver. They also engages in ELMS in the LMP3 class. For its first participation in prototype class, DUQUEINE Engineering finished 3rd.
2016 also marked the opening of a training center in the heart of the Mechanical Hub of Alès.
2015
For its 2nd season in GT, DUQUEINE Engineering became more and more present on the podiums, including once on the highest step.
2014
Creation in March of DUQUEINE Engineering.
For its debut, the Alésianne team is engaged in the French championship and the Coupe de France GT, which it won.