ELMS 4 Hours of Silverstone: Endurance racing returns to the UK
The ELMS 4 Hours of Silverstone is back, bringing the European Le Mans Series to one of the most iconic circuits in motorsport. Taking place this weekend, the event marks the UK’s headline endurance racing showcase, with top teams and drivers battling it out across prototypes and GT cars. Fans can expect thrilling multi-class action on the fast, flowing Silverstone track, combined with the endurance strategy that makes ELMS such a unique championship.
Track details
Silverstone Circuit, often called the “Home of British Motorsport,” is a legendary venue with a 5.891 km layout. The ELMS grid will tackle the Grand Prix circuit, featuring famous corners such as Copse, Maggots and Becketts, and Stowe. With its mix of high-speed straights and technical complexes, the track is tailor-made for endurance racing, allowing overtakes across multiple classes while testing car performance and driver consistency.
For teams, managing traffic between LMP2, LMP3, and LMGTE cars will be just as important as outright pace. The circuit’s wide layout gives plenty of room for action, but with a large grid, patience and awareness will be crucial.
What to expect
The ELMS 4 Hours of Silverstone promises a stacked entry list with elite endurance racing talent. The LMP2 category will once again provide the outright pace at the front, with leading European squads aiming to showcase their Le Mans potential. In LMP3, the emphasis will be on consistency and adaptability, with plenty of opportunities for young drivers to shine. Meanwhile, the LMGTE field will deliver close battles among GT machinery, as strategies around tyres and fuel play out across the four-hour distance.
Fans can also look forward to the unique atmosphere of ELMS, where multi-class racing creates non-stop overtaking and constant position changes. With four hours of competition, teams must balance speed with reliability, as a single mistake can end their race.
Michelin Le Mans Cup action
Adding even more excitement to the weekend, the Michelin Le Mans Cup will also race at Silverstone. Known for its mix of LMP3 prototypes and GT3 machinery, the series provides the perfect prelude to the main event. For fans, it’s a chance to enjoy another dose of multi-class racing and witness future endurance stars in action.
How to watch ELMS 4 Hours of Silverstone in South Africa
South African endurance racing fans can catch the ELMS 4 Hours of Silverstone via live streaming on the official European Le Mans Series website and YouTube channel, which provide full race coverage. DStv SuperSport may also show highlights across its motorsport channels, though fans looking for uninterrupted action are best served online. The race start time will be adjusted for local viewing, meaning South African audiences can enjoy an afternoon of top-tier endurance racing.
ELMS 4 Hours of Silverstone is here!
The ELMS 4 Hours of Silverstone is set to deliver everything endurance fans love: iconic corners, multi-class battles, and strategies that unfold lap by lap. With the added spectacle of the Michelin Le Mans Cup, this weekend promises wall-to-wall racing action at one of the sport’s greatest circuits.
For more European Le Mans Series coverage, visit our ELMS category.
