ACO and LMEM introduce common category names and colours

The Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) and Le Mans Endurance Management (LMEM) are introducing a shared naming and colour system across their endurance racing championships, intended to help spectators, fans and media identify each class at a glance. Under the system, the category name alone designates Pro/Am line-ups, which must include at least one Bronze-rated driver under the FIA Driver Categorisation, while the “Pro” suffix marks categories without that requirement. Each category keeps its own colour across championships.

At the 24 Hours of Le Mans and in the European Le Mans Series, LMP2 Pro replaces the current LMP2 category and LMP2 replaces LMP2 Pro/Am, adopting navy blue and light blue respectively. In the Michelin Le Mans Cup, LMP3 Pro keeps its gold colour, while LMP3 replaces LMP3 Pro/Am with orange. GT3 categories in several series adopt the green already used for LMGT3. The changes take effect immediately and will be reflected at the opening Asian Le Mans Series weekend at Paul Ricard this week.