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Duqueine D09 #85 Takes First ELMS Victory with R-ace GP
A new chapter has been written in the history of the Duqueine D09. R-ace GP has secured its first victory in the European Le Mans Series (ELMS) at the wheel of the Duqueine D09 #85, delivering another major success for DUQUEINE’s LMP3 prototype on the European endurance racing scene.
After an intense, competitive and demanding race, the D09 #85 emerged victorious against a highly competitive field. This achievement marks an important milestone for the Duqueine D09, adding another significant result to its growing endurance racing record.
A First ELMS Victory for R-ace GP
This success represents a major milestone for R-ace GP, which claimed its first ELMS victory with the Duqueine D09 #85.
The European Le Mans Series is one of Europe’s leading endurance racing championships, bringing together highly competitive teams and drivers across a demanding calendar. Securing a race victory requires a combination of performance, consistency, reliability and flawless execution.
R-ace GP and the D09 #85 delivered on all fronts to secure this historic result.
The Duqueine D09 Adds Another Major Endurance Success
The victory further demonstrates the capabilities of the Duqueine D09, DUQUEINE Automotive’s LMP3 prototype developed for high-level endurance racing.
Already successful in the Michelin Le Mans Cup, the D09 continues to demonstrate its competitiveness across European endurance championships.
Its growing record reflects the qualities required in modern endurance racing: performance, reliability, efficiency and consistency over long-distance competition.
For DUQUEINE Automotive, every success achieved by a D09 customer represents an important validation of the work carried out by the teams involved in the car’s design, development, production and technical support.
R-ace GP and the D09 #85: A Winning Combination
This first ELMS victory also rewards the outstanding work of R-ace GP throughout the season.
Endurance racing is built around teamwork. Drivers, engineers, mechanics and the manufacturer must work together to extract the maximum potential from the car throughout an entire race weekend.
With the Duqueine D09 #85, R-ace GP has demonstrated its ability to combine the prototype’s performance with strong race execution and consistency when it matters most.
The result is a first ELMS victory that marks an important achievement for both R-ace GP and the D09.
A New Milestone for the Duqueine D09
This victory represents another important milestone in the development and racing history of the Duqueine D09.
Following its strong performances in the Michelin Le Mans Cup, this first ELMS victory further establishes the D09 as a competitive and proven LMP3 endurance racing prototype.
For DUQUEINE Automotive, the success of the D09 #85 with R-ace GP is a strong illustration of the close relationship between engineering, performance and customer racing.
Congratulations to R-ace GP, its drivers and the entire team on this first European Le Mans Series victory with the Duqueine D09 #85!
A first ELMS victory for R-ace GP. A new milestone for the Duqueine D09.
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