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🏎️ R-ace GP and DUQUEINE: a Winning Alliance in the Michelin Le Mans Cup
A Technical Partnership Driven by Performance
As R-ace GP celebrates its 15th anniversary, the French team stands out as a key contender in the Michelin Le Mans Cup, powered by the Duqueine D09 LMP3.
Developed by DUQUEINE Automotive, this prototype embodies precision engineering, aerodynamic mastery, and mechanical reliability, all trademarks of the French constructor’s expertise in endurance racing.
Despite a difficult start to the 2025 season, the team led by Thibaut de Mérindol and Cyril Comte managed to bounce back, demonstrating the value of the close technical cooperation between R-ace GP and DUQUEINE.
🔧 From Technical Challenge to Aerodynamic Mastery
Early tests at Spa-Francorchamps revealed that the new LMP3 aerodynamic package required deeper understanding. The car initially lacked performance, but this obstacle became an opportunity for progress.
Through intensive technical collaboration between DUQUEINE’s engineers and R-ace GP, the team refined their understanding of the D09’s aerodynamics and chassis balance.
By the Road to Le Mans, the car had made a major step forward—proving the outstanding potential of the Duqueine D09 LMP3.
🏁 Back at the Top: Performance and Consistency
Arriving at Silverstone with a 17-point lead and two rounds remaining, R-ace GP is now in full contention for the championship title.
This turnaround is driven by the Duqueine D09 LMP3’s speed, reliability, and balance, all results of DUQUEINE’s continuous development efforts and innovative engineering.
The results confirm the technological excellence and adaptability of DUQUEINE’s LMP3 chassis across legendary circuits like Le Mans, Spa-Francorchamps, and Silverstone.
🌍 Looking Ahead: The Asian Le Mans Series and Beyond
Building on this success, R-ace GP will continue its collaboration with DUQUEINE Automotive in the Asian Le Mans Series.
These 4-hour endurance races will allow the team to further develop the Duqueine D09 LMP3 and gain valuable experience for future LMP2 ambitions.
This progression aligns perfectly with DUQUEINE’s commitment to supporting its partners through every step of their endurance journey.
🚀 DUQUEINE: Engineering Performance and Innovation
The partnership between DUQUEINE and R-ace GP perfectly reflects DUQUEINE’s philosophy: delivering reliable, high-performance, and technologically advanced racing solutions.
Beyond technical excellence, it’s a story of mutual trust, teamwork, and shared ambition—qualities that make DUQUEINE Automotive a leading force in global endurance racing.
🧩 In Summary
Duqueine D09 LMP3: fast, reliable, and technically refined.
R-ace GP: an ambitious team chasing the title.
A model partnership built on innovation and trust.
Next step: the Asian Le Mans Series and future LMP2 challenges.
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