Grégory de Sybourg
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My name is Grégory de Sybourg and I am a racing driver in Ligier LMP3.
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4 Hours of Le Castellet – ELMS 2026
Round 2
A promising weekend at Circuit Paul Ricard, where the team demonstrated significant progress since the opening round in Barcelona. From Thursday's collective practice sessions, the car immediately proved competitive with two top-five finishes. This momentum continued in Free Practice 1 with a third-place finish, before fine-tuning the setup—particularly tire warm-up—during Saturday's final sessions.
In qualifying, Lenny set off and posted a time of 7th place, just two tenths of a second from the top 5. A slight thermal difference between the front and rear tires prevented us from fully exploiting the potential of the flying lap, depriving us of a better result.
During the race, Ralph took the start and quickly gained a position, moving up to 6th. Unfortunately, a pit stop strategy that failed to secure the expected safety car periods cost him valuable time, with Ralph having to stay on track for 2 hours and 15 minutes instead of the scheduled 1 hour and 45 minutes. Add to that 30 seconds lost due to a competitor's mechanical failure blocking the pit lane entrance, and an additional stop at the end of the race for a fuel supply issue, and the final result of 9th place fell far short of the podium finish that the car's pace suggested was within reach.
The lessons learned this weekend are invaluable, and extensive preparation is already planned before the next round. See you in Imola on July 5th for Round 3, with one clear objective: to no longer let a race hinge on strategic decisions!
4 Hours of Barcelona – ELMS 2026 Round 1
The first race of the season for Racing Spirit of Léman and its three drivers, Grégory de Sybourg, Lenny Ried, and Ralph Meichtry, took place at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. From the outset, the car proved competitive: it was in 2nd position during the prologue, and the in-depth analytical work carried out between sessions allowed for fine-tuning the setup, resulting in a well-prepared LMP3 car for free practice. Top-three times continued throughout the weekend, and Lenny finished qualifying with an excellent 3rd place on the grid.
In the race, Ralph started from the second row, but an accident in the first corner forced him to lose three positions to avoid a collision. After a red flag and a restart 35 minutes later, he delivered a solid stint, climbing back up to 4th place. Unfortunately, a Virtual Safety Car, deployed just 15 seconds after his pit stop, gave a free pit stop to all competitors who hadn't yet made theirs, erasing the strategic advantage he had built up. This scenario repeated itself throughout the race: with each neutralization, it was the team on track that paid the price. Yet, the pure pace was undeniable—Gregory set the fastest time on his last 15 laps, and Lenny was quickest for 80% of his stint. Enough to fight for 3rd to 5th place, on paper.
Ultimately, a 7th place finish that doesn't reflect the weekend's true performance at all. Frustrating, but encouraging: in their very first outing in the European Endurance Championship, the car and the three drivers clearly have the potential to challenge for the podium. Next stop: Le Castellet on May 3rd for Round 2!
New colors, new horizons!
I'm writing these few lines from Barcelona, a few days before the start of the season. This prologue weekend is the perfect opportunity to unveil the car's new colors and to honor all the partners and sponsors who continue to trust me and support me on this adventure — and they know, their support is absolutely invaluable.
The first race is fast approaching, and I'm eager to see where we stand against the competition. The work done over the last few months has been intense, and the moment of truth is near!
I also wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank everyone who has followed me from the beginning, as well as those who have joined the adventure along the way. In four years, the journey has been immense: starting from scratch, here we are today at the highest level of European endurance racing. That's no small feat, and it's primarily thanks to you.
Thank you for your loyalty and enthusiasm. See you on the track! 🏁
Imola Test
February 28, 2026
Last test before the start of the ELMS season in Barcelona, and not just anywhere: at Imola, my favorite circuit! Always a pleasure to return to this legendary track which has something special in my eyes.
Unfortunately, the day was disrupted by noise restrictions imposed by the circuit, significantly reducing the number of cars allowed on the track simultaneously. This meant my track time was reduced, which wasn't ideal just a few weeks before the first round.
Nevertheless, these laps were put to good use: continuing to build my confidence in the car and further understanding the new 2026 tires, which remain one of the keys to this season. Every kilometer counts at this stage of preparation.
Heading to Barcelona for the first round of the ELMS!
Pre-season tests – Barcelona
February 15 & 16
First laps of the 2026 season at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya! These two days of testing were primarily an opportunity for the whole team, my new engineer, and my two new teammates Ralph Meichtry and Lenny Ried to get to know each other. An important first contact to learn how to work together and lay the foundations for the season.
For me, getting back behind the wheel felt good: four months without getting into a race car takes its toll! These days were also an opportunity to get back into the swing of things and find my bearings again.
Another new feature for the 2026 season is the introduction of new tires in LMP3. This was our very first experience with these tires, and understanding them quickly will be key to our competitiveness. The tests were very useful in this regard, even though the work has only just begun.
ELMS 2026
The next step towards Le Mans!
Big news for the 2026 season: I am joining the European Le Mans Series (ELMS) in the LMP3 category with the Racing Spirit of Léman team, alongside Swiss gentleman driver Ralph Meichtry and young German driver Lenny Ried, coming from Formula 3. Racing Spirit of Léman is a team with solid experience in ELMS but also in the World Endurance Championship (WEC) with Aston Martin — exactly the framework I needed to take this step.
This opportunity arose from a meeting at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with Maxime Martin, official Mercedes GT driver and co-owner of the Maximize team. Joining them means surrounding myself with the best possible people to achieve my goal: becoming a professional driver by the end of 2027. Maxime and Tom Van Rampuy interact daily with the leaders of the biggest manufacturers and professional teams—an invaluable opportunity for the rest of my career.
And the next step on this road is the 24 Hours of Le Mans in LMP2 in 2027. Starting from scratch in 2023 with DIMAB Motorsport, we are now at the highest level of European endurance racing, with Le Mans on the horizon. This journey would not have been possible without the unwavering support of all my partners and each and every one of you who follow and encourage me season after season.
See you in Barcelona on April 12th for the first race of the championship! 🏁
Test with Racing Spirit of Léman
October 2025
A very special day last October: I had the opportunity to ride in the Racing Spirit of Léman LMP3 as part of a selection test for the ELMS 2026. A chance not to be missed!
To understand what's at stake, you need to know that the Michelin Le Mans Cup, the championship I'll be competing in in 2025, has no fewer than 40 LMP3 cars on the grid, meaning 80 drivers. And the vast majority of them dream of the same thing: reaching the ELMS, the most prestigious European endurance championship. However, in the ELMS, seats are scarce and highly coveted—only about ten cars in LMP3. The competition to secure a seat is therefore fierce.
Having the opportunity to test with such a renowned team as Racing Spirit of Léman is in itself a great recognition of the work accomplished in recent years. The test went very well and the prospects for 2026 look exciting.
An announcement is coming very soon for next season… stay tuned! 😉🏁
Michelin Le Mans Cup 2025
Round 5 - Silverstone
A weekend at the legendary Silverstone circuit that will leave a bitter taste, despite a very encouraging overall performance. Practice was particularly chaotic, with a succession of red flags that severely limited my track time—barely ten fast laps across all the sessions on Thursday and Friday. It was finally in FFP2 that I was able to string together some laps and really get back into the swing of things.
In qualifying, my teammate Jacek set an excellent fourth fastest time, putting us in a very positive position for the race. At the start, he quickly took third place, and the podium was within reach. But an overly aggressive competitor forced him off the racing line on the first lap, dropping him to ninth. The race continued with several safety car periods, and while Jacek was climbing back up the order, another collision caused by a rival damaged the car too severely to continue. Forced retirement—just five minutes before the start of my stint.
The frustration is immense because the pace was clearly there to challenge for the podium. But the desire remains undiminished and we won't give up. We'll get that podium! 🏁
Michelin Le Mans Cup 2025 – Round 4 Spa-Francorchamps
A memorable weekend in several respects at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit, with the arrival of a new team, a new teammate, and new management. Significant changes that quickly bore fruit!
The tests were disrupted by numerous interruptions, seriously limiting track time, but the sector-by-sector analysis yielded valuable data. In qualifying, difficult wet conditions and a tire pressure error forced my teammate Jacek Zielonka to settle for 13th place on the grid.
The race was complicated from the start with several consecutive safety car periods, including a particularly long one due to an engine failure before Raidillon. Jacek handed over to me in 12th position, but 23 seconds lost due to a computer problem during the pit stop seriously penalized us. Once back on track, I quickly found my rhythm, consistently among the fastest in the Pro/Am class, and we crossed the finish line in 6th place, just 23 seconds off the podium. Without that pit penalty, it was clearly within our grasp.
We're leaving with our first points of the season and a lot of satisfaction. See you at Silverstone for Round 5! 🏁
A new step in my career!
Big news this July: I'm joining the Maximize management team, founded by professional drivers Maxime Martin and Tom Van Rompuy. A meeting during the 24 Hours of Le Mans weekend was all it took for the collaboration to materialize, and a few days later, the two-year contract was signed. I'm incredibly proud!
Maximize supports a maximum of five drivers simultaneously, across different categories, for truly targeted and personalized support. Being surrounded by people who work daily with the biggest professional teams and manufacturers is exactly what I needed to take the next steps in my career.
I would like to warmly thank Benoît Morand, who has been with me since 2022 and who enabled me to lay a solid foundation over three and a half years. The handover is taking place under the best possible conditions. Thanks also to all my partners and sponsors for their loyalty and unwavering support.
Next race on the track: August 23 & 24 at Spa-Francorchamps for Round 4 of the Michelin Le Mans Cup championship! 🏁
Michelin Le Mans Cup 2025
Round 3 - Le Mans Circuit
An absolutely unforgettable weekend. Driving for the first time on the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans circuit was a childhood dream come true. Competing in two races as the opening act of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, on this iconic track, with the goal of returning one day for the main event—it's an emotion difficult to describe. All the more powerful because 60 years earlier, my grandfather, Jo Siffert, participated for the first time at the wheel of a Maserati. A moment steeped in history and meaning.
From a sporting perspective, the weekend was unfortunately fraught with difficulties. Practice and qualifying were constantly disrupted by accidents and interruptions, depriving us of representative fast laps and condemning us to grid positions far below our true potential—a top-five finish was clearly within our grasp. In Race 1, we made a great recovery from 15th place to finish 13th, just outside the top ten. Race 2 unfolded in an even more frustrating way: a pit lane error cost us 18 seconds and dropped us to 26th place, before successive safety car periods prevented me from climbing back up the order. Only on the final lap was I able to really push, overtaking five rivals to cross the finish line in 19th.
The results don't reflect the car's true pace, but no matter — this weekend will be remembered as a taste of what's to come. Le Mans is the goal, and we're getting closer! 🏁