The 2026 season of the European Le Mans Series gets underway this weekend at the iconic Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, where Eurointernational is set to begin its campaign with strong momentum following a positive pre-season.
After encouraging results in the official Prologue, the team arrives in Spain with confidence and clear objectives. The data collected and performance shown during testing confirmed the competitiveness of the package, allowing engineers and drivers to fine-tune key aspects ahead of the opening round.
Eurointernational will field the Ligier #11 in the LMP3 class, with Max Van der Snel, Douwe Dedecker, and Matthew Richard Bellย sharing driving duties. The trio combines experience and speed, forming a well-balanced line-up ready to fight at the front of the field.
Both drivers and technical staff are highly motivated, aware that a strong start to the season can play a crucial role in the championship fight. The focus will be on maximizing consistency, execution, and race management on a track that traditionally offers a demanding mix of technical corners and long straights.
Barcelona represents a well-known challenge for teams and drivers alike, requiring a perfect balance between aerodynamic efficiency and tire management. With the groundwork laid during the Prologue, Eurointernational is determined to translate its preparation into a solid result.
Fans can follow all the action from Barcelona live through the official European Le Mans Series channels, including free live streaming on YouTube (first our of the race), as well as live timing available throughout the weekend. Full race coverage on the new FIA WEC+ app (or website) and Discovery+.
The start of the 4 Hours of Barcelona is set for Sunday 12th March at 12:00 CET.