The 2025 edition of the ELMS – 4 Hours of Imola concluded with a positive organizational outcome this weekend at the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari. In addition to the sporting spectacle provided on track by the 130 drivers and 44 cars, there was a strong turnout, with a total of 12,800 spectators over Saturday and Sunday, confirming the popularity of this championship—especially when it takes place on a demanding and spectacular circuit like Imola.
In LMP2, and overall winner, the victory went to the VDS Panis Racing team, composed of French drivers Esteban Masson and Charles Milesi, and British driver Oliver Gray. Having taken the lead shortly before the halfway point of the race, they maintained control throughout, never coming under threat. Second place went to Inter Europol Competition (Jakub Smiechowski – Tom Dillmann – Nicholas Yelloly), who tried in every possible way to close the gap to the leaders, but ultimately couldn’t succeed. Third place on the podium went to the pole sitters, Théo Pourchaire – Matthias Kaiser – Lorenzo Fluxá (Algarve Pro Racing).
LMP2 Pro/Am was dominated by the AO by TF team, with PJ Hyett, Louis Delétraz, and Dane Cameron. Also in this case, they led the race virtually from start to finish, keeping the threatening rivals at a safe distance. In second place were Giorgio Roda – René Binder – Bent Viscaal (Proton Competition), with Kriton Lentoudis – Alex Quinn – Olli Caldwell (Algarve Pro Racing) finishing third.
Paul Lanchere – Adrien Closmenil – Theodor Jensen dominated the LMP3 category, crossing the finish line two laps ahead of their closest rivals, Racing Spirit of Leman drivers Jacques Wolff – Jean-Ludovic Foubert – Marius Fossard. Fabien Michal and Ian Aguilera (Eurointernational) finished in third place.
There was an exciting battle for the victory in LMGT3, which saw the Corvette Z06 driven by Hiroshi Koizumi – Rui Andrade – Charlie Eastwood come out on top against the Ferrari 296 crew of Andrew Gilbert – Fran Rueda – Miguel Molina. A photo finish for third place on the podium saw Duncan Cameron – David Perel – Matthew Griffin (Ferrari 296) just ahead of the other Ferrari 296 driven by Charles-Henri Samani – Conrad Laursen – Davide Rigon.
Marco Panieri (Mayor of Imola): “We are proud to have concluded another weekend full of sport, emotions, and passion for motorsport at the Imola Circuit, with the European Le Mans Series event that energized the city from Friday, July 4 to Sunday, July 6, and which this year saw an increase in attendance compared to last year. After the success of the World Endurance Championship in April, the bond between Imola and the world of endurance racing continues to strengthen. This event attracted spectators and enthusiasts alike, creating a virtuous connection between the circuit and the historic city center, thanks also to an accessible and engaging format that allowed people to experience the track and the autodrome spaces up close. We now look forward with enthusiasm to the upcoming July events, starting with the concerts, which confirm the multifunctional nature of the facility: a lively, open, and engaging racetrack at the heart of a season full of events, with significant new projects already underway for 2026, such as the Music Park Arena. A sincere thank you to everyone who made this weekend possible: the staff of the Autodromo, the ELMS teams and Le Mans management, the law enforcement agencies, municipal employees, General Manager Pietro Benvenuti, and the new Sole Director Massimo Monti.”
Pietro Benvenuti (Autodromo Director): “We close this 2025 edition of the 4 Hours of Imola with great satisfaction. The organizational outcome is definitely positive, and we are happy to have welcomed such a large and passionate audience. The attendance recorded over the three days is a testament to how much the European Le Mans Series is loved by motorsport enthusiasts. A particular source of pride was also the success of the event organized on Wednesday in the center of Imola, which brought the race atmosphere among the people, creating a wonderful connection between the city and the championship. I sincerely want to thank the ELMS organizers for their constant and constructive collaboration: working together in this way allows us to offer high-level events that combine on-track spectacle, community engagement, and organization that meets expectations.”
