Goodyear has extended its partnership with the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) and will remain the exclusive tire supplier for the LMP2 and LMGT3 categories in the European Le Mans Series (ELMS) through 2029.
LMP2 represents the cornerstone of endurance racing, combining high performance, accessibility and driver engagement, while LMGT3 serves as a key global platform aligned with the future of GT racing. Together, they form a critical part of the endurance racing pyramid across ELMS, FIA WEC and the Le Mans 24 Hours.
Through this renewed partnership, Goodyear will continue to deliver advanced tire solutions that combine performance, consistency and increasing levels of sustainability, while supporting cost control and close competition across the grid.
LMP2: Setting standards
Goodyear’s latest slick tire specification completed five consecutive stints, covering close to 700km, at the Le Mans 24 Hours while maintaining competitive pace and degradation control, the tire maker said. This level of consistency is critical in endurance racing, enabling teams to optimize strategy, reduce pit stops and maximize track performance.
Goodyear said it remains fully aligned with the category’s evolution and long-term future, as LMP2 prepares for its next generation from 2028, with a continued focus on performance parity, cost control and enhanced safety.
LMGT3: Advancing sustainability
In LMGT3, Goodyear is supporting the category’s global growth through the introduction of a new tire specification, now also deployed in the FIA World Endurance Championship.
The latest specification incorporates up to 66% sustainable materials, marking a significant step forward in Goodyear’s ambition to increase the share of renewable and recycled content in racing tires.
This comes without compromising performance, delivering the consistency, grip and durability required at the highest level of GT racing.
This development highlights Goodyear’s strategy of using motorsport as a platform to accelerate innovation, translating sustainable technologies from the track to future road applications.
“Extending our partnership with the ACO and the European Le Mans Series through 2029 is a strong statement of our long-term commitment to endurance racing,” said Xavier Fraipont, vice president, Goodyear Racing.
“LMP2 and LMGT3 classes are two pillars of the sport, and we are proud to continue supporting both with tire technologies that deliver consistency, performance and increasing levels of sustainability.
“Our latest developments – from record-level stint performance in LMP2 to the introduction of higher sustainable material content in LMGT3 – demonstrate how we continue to push the boundaries on track, while shaping the future of mobility.”
Pierre Fillon, president of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest, said, “We are delighted to extend our partnership with Goodyear in the European Le Mans Series through 2029. LMP2 and LMGT3 are two pillars of the endurance racing pyramid, combining performance, accessibility and close competition.
“Goodyear’s continued commitment to these categories is a strong signal for the future of the ELMS and for endurance racing as a whole. Together, we will continue to support innovation, sporting quality and sustainable progress across one of the most competitive championships in our discipline.”
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