• #43 LMP2 trio returns with Nick Yelloly, Tom Dillmann, and Kuba Smiechowski after a Le Mans victory and second place in the ELMS championship
• #34 LMP2 sees Bijoy Garg add ELMS to his IMSA and Asian Le Mans Series program with the team,  alongside Tom Blomqvist, with the final driver to be confirmed
• #13 LMP3 brings a strong lineup of Chun Ting Chou ( Jimmy), Henry Cubides Olarte, and Alex Bukhantsov as the team targets another competitive season

Inter Europol Competition is set to return to its well-established prototype programme in the European Le Mans Series in 2026, confirming its driver lineups across LMP2 and LMP3 ahead of the new season. Following a campaign that delivered victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and a second-place finish in the ELMS championship in 2025, the team brings continuity, experience, and proven performance back to the grid as it targets another competitive year in European endurance racing.

Car #43 – LMP2
Nick Yelloly, Tom Dillmann, Kuba Smiechowski

Inter Europol Competition’s #43 LMP2 entry returns to the European Le Mans Series for 2026 with an unchanged driver lineup following an outstanding campaign last season. The trio of Nick Yelloly, Tom Dillmann, and Kuba Smiechowski delivered one of the strongest performances in the championship, highlighted by victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and a second-place finish in the ELMS Championship.

Nick Yelloly brings extensive endurance racing experience and a proven race-winning pedigree at the highest level of prototype competition. His pace, consistency, and ability to perform under pressure have made him a key contributor to the team’s successes. Tom Dillmann continues with Inter Europol Competition after another highly successful season, developed through competition in ELMS, IMSA, and at Le Mans with the team. Completing the lineup is Silver-rated Kuba Smiechowski, the backbone of the team and whose contributions were instrumental in securing the team’s standout results last season.

With all three drivers returning, the #43 entry benefits from an established working relationship and a shared understanding of the demands of the European Le Mans Series calendar.

Car #34 – LMP2
Bijoy Garg, Tom Blomqvist, TBA

Inter Europol Competition’s #34 LMP2 entry for the 2026 European Le Mans Series will feature Bijoy Garg and Tom Blomqvist, with the team continuing to evaluate options to complete the lineup and ensure the strongest possible trio for the season ahead.

Bijoy Garg adds the ELMS programme to his already extensive calendar with Inter Europol, continuing his established career within prototype racing and further strengthening his role within the team’s international programme.

Joining Bijoy is Tom Blomqvist, who brings an exceptional endurance racing resume and a strong track record in IMSA. A two-time winner of the Rolex 24 at Daytona and the 2022 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship title holder, Blomqvist has consistently demonstrated front-running pace and race-winning capability at the highest level of prototype racing. His experience across IMSA, WEC, and global endurance racing adds significant depth to the #34 entry as Inter Europol Competition finalises the remainder of the lineup.

With the final driver still to be confirmed, further details regarding the completed lineup will be announced in due course.

Car #13 – LMP3
Jimmy Chou, Henry Cubides Olarte, Alex Bukhantsov

Inter Europol Competition’s #13 LMP3 entry continues with the same driver lineup currently competing in the Asian Le Mans Series, bringing continuity and experience into the European Le Mans Series campaign.

Henry Cubides Olarte steps into the ELMS programme following a 2025 season in the Michelin Le Mans Cup LMP3 category, as he continues to build his prototype racing experience across international championships. Alex Bukhantsov returns to ELMS competition with Inter Europol Competition after previously racing with the team in both the European Le Mans Series and Road to Le Mans. A former Asian Le Mans Series LMP3 champion, he adds proven race-winning pedigree and familiarity with the team’s LMP3 programme.

Jimmy Chou completes the lineup after gaining valuable endurance racing experience in prototype machinery, most recently competing in the Ultimate Cup Series European Endurance Prototype Cup. With experience across prototype and Radical competition, he continues his progression as part of Inter Europol Competition’s LMP3 team.

With an established working relationship and familiarity with both the team and the car, the #13 lineup enters the ELMS season with a strong foundation, aiming to build on the experience gained together and continue their progression throughout the championship.

QUOTES 

Sascha Fassbender

“For the 2026 season, we have very strong line-ups across all of our cars, with a great mix of young talent and experienced, established drivers.

In car #13, we retain the same line-up. Alex returns to the team as a highly experienced Bronze driver after spending a year away from ACO championships, and alongside Henry and Jimmy we have two young rockets who are already building strong momentum in the Asian Le Mans Series. They will be very competitive in the 2026 ELMS season, with the goal of fighting for the championship.

Car #43 remains unchanged, with Tom, Nick and Kuba having proven how strong they are together. The objective is to defend the Le Mans title and finally secure the ELMS championship after finishing second for the past two seasons.

In car #34, we have Bijoy, a driver fully committed to the team across ELMS, IMSA and Asian Le Mans. His progression highlights Inter Europol Competition’s ability to develop young drivers into true professionals. He will be joined by Tom, who has demonstrated his strength and consistency across every track and prototype he has driven so far. The third driver will be announced in due course.

I believe both LMP2 cars will be able to fight for the championship, and of course the aim is to finish the season on a high at Portimão in October.”

Nick Yelloly 
“I am very happy to be back with Inter Europol Competition and to build on what was a very strong first season together. Finishing second in the championship and winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the LMP2 category made for an excellent first year. I’m really looking forward to working with Tom and Kuba again. After our first season together, having learned how each other works both from the team and driver side, I’m confident we can hit the ground running. We have one clear aim for the season: to fight for and win the title.”

Tom Dillmann
“I am super happy and confident with the continuity in our lineup. It works very well with our trio; we are a real team. We came very close in 2025, and the goal is clear for 2026, the title.”

Jakub Smiechowski
“Looking forward to return to ELMS next year. There is only one goal in mind for 2026- winning the championship. I know we have everything we need to put our oreca on the top step. Working with Tom and Nick is great, i feel i learned a lot last year, so I hope that we will be better prepared from the start of the season.”

Tom Blomqvist
“I am looking forward to joining Inter Europol Competition for the 2026 ELMS season. The team had a successful year in 2025 and have proven time and time again that they have one of the most competitive packages in the field. I’m excited to team up with Bijoy, and without a doubt our goal is to be fighting for wins and podiums.”

Jimmy Chou
“I am looking forward to the start of the season. We’re confident in our line-up, and we’ll keep pushing to be as prepared as possible for ELMS.”

Henry Cubides Olarte
” I am very happy to continue next year with Inter Europol after a strong start in the ALMS. I think we have a strong lineup to get some good results this year.”

Inter Europol Competition will begin its 2026 European Le Mans Series campaign in Barcelona, with the official ELMS Prologue taking place at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on 6–7 April, followed by the season-opening 4 Hours of Barcelona on 12 April.

The six-round championship will then continue with:

• 3 May – 4 Hours of Le Castellet
• 5 July – 4 Hours of Imola
• 23 August – 4 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps
• 13 September – 4 Hours of Silverstone
• 10 October – 4 Hours of Portimão