• European Le Mans Series – Silverstone: P2 for #43

• Michelin Le Mans Cup – Silverstone

• IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship – Indianapolis: P2 Podium Finish

• Looking Ahead to October – ELMS and IMSA Finales

• Updated Championship Standings

European Le Mans Series – Round 5, Silverstone 

The European Le Mans Series made its long-awaited return to Silverstone for Round 5, with Inter Europol Competition arriving well prepared after a productive test at the British circuit earlier in the summer. The build-up to the race was equally strong, with testing on Thursday and Friday followed by two practice sessions on Saturday. Across FP1 and FP2 the focus was on tyre work and race strategies, with all three cars completing plenty of laps and gathering valuable data for race day.

Qualifying later on Saturday was held in changeable conditions, with rain threatening but the track drying just in time for slick tyres. Nick Yelloly put the #43 into a strong third on the grid, Luca Ghiotto placed the #34 tenth, while Reece Gold set ninth for the #88 in LMP3.

#43 – LMP2

The #43 crew once again underlined their championship credentials at Silverstone. After qualifying third in tricky conditions on Saturday, confidence was high heading into the race. Kuba Smiechowski delivered a superb start, launching from the second row and climbing straight into second place by the opening corner. He managed the early laps well, keeping the leaders in sight, before being called in for an early fuel stop under the safety car which dropped the car back to 10th. Unfazed, Kuba fought back strongly, and by the time the race resumed following the first red flag, he had already recovered to seventh.

When a second red flag halted the race, the #43 was leading on track — a sign of the speed and strategy already on display. At the restart, Nick Yelloly took over under the safety car and immediately lit up the timing screens. In another standout stint, Nick charged into the lead and built a commanding gap, extending the advantage to over 25 seconds at one stage. His pace was unmatched, and once again he demonstrated why he has been a star of the season for Inter Europol Competition.

As the rain finally arrived in the closing stages, Tom Dillmann took the wheel on wet tyres. Showing strong pace in the slippery conditions, he was at one point the fastest driver on track. Battling the #18 IDEC Sport entry in the final minutes, Tom held firm until a full course yellow neutralised the fight with 17 minutes remaining. With the weather worsening and daylight fading, the race was ultimately red-flagged with just eight minutes left on the clock.

After an intense contest, the #43 finished second, just 4.7 seconds away from victory. Another podium at Silverstone not only showcased the speed and consistency of the crew across all three stints, but also kept the team firmly in the championship hunt heading into the season finale at Portimao.

#34 – LMP2

Starting from tenth on the grid, Pedro Perino made an excellent getaway and was immediately on the move, climbing four places on the opening lap to put the #34 firmly inside the top six. He kept the pressure on during the early stages, navigating heavy traffic and the interruptions of safety cars and red flags with confidence.

After the second red flag, Pedro handed over to Jean-Baptiste Simmenauer under the safety car. Restarting in 11th, Jean-Baptiste faced a busy middle stint as the field bunched up and the rhythm of the race was constantly broken by further interruptions. Despite the challenging circumstances, he stayed composed, keeping the car clean and in contention as conditions began to shift.

For the final phase, Luca Ghiotto climbed into the car just as the rain began to intensify. Switching to wet tyres, he showed both speed and control, making up places in difficult conditions. In the closing laps he gained further ground, ultimately bringing the car home ninth at the flag.

It was a result that didn’t fully reflect the potential shown in the early stages, but the performance across all three stints underlined the determination and resilience of the #34 crew in one of the most chaotic races of the season.

#88 – LMP3

In LMP3, the #88 enjoyed a competitive run at Silverstone and showed strong pace throughout the weekend. Reece Gold qualified the car ninth. Bronze driver Tim Creswick took the start and delivered a strong two-hour opening stint, climbing to sixth place and managing the early chaos with composure. After the second red flag he handed the car over in fifth, keeping the #88 well in contention.

Next in was Douwe Dedecker, who made the most of his stint by pushing hard in traffic and working his way into the podium places. At one stage he ran as high as third, underlining both his determination and the car’s pace. With just over an hour to go, Reece returned to the cockpit as the rain intensified. In tricky conditions he kept the car under control, avoiding incidents as others struggled, and maintained strong pace to bring the #88 home in fifth place.

Michelin Le Mans Cup – Silverstone LMP3

It was a fresh challenge for Inter Europol Competition in the Michelin Le Mans Cup at Silverstone, as a new driver line-up took to the #5 Ligier Toyota LMP3. Brady Golan and McLaren IndyCar driver Nolan Siegel made their series debut with the team, both getting their first mileage in the car across the weekend. Thursday’s testing was focused on strategy and tyres, with both drivers clocking plenty of laps. Free Practice 1 saw the crew finish P9, followed by P15 in FP2.

Qualifying duties fell to Brady, who placed the car P18 on the grid. He also took the start of the race, which began in dry conditions after an earlier shower. In a race filled with yellow flags, full course yellows and safety cars, Brady kept it clean in heavy traffic and avoided the contact that caught out many others. Nolan took over from P17 and, on his first run in the Ligier Toyota, showed composure in the pack. After a consistent stint, he brought the car home in P15.

It was a valuable first outing for the pairing, gaining experience in race conditions and showing maturity in a chaotic contest. With plenty learned across the weekend, the foundation is now in place for stronger results as the season progresses.

IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship – Battle on the Bricks, Indianapolis

Inter Europol Competition continued its strong IMSA campaign with another podium finish at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The six-hour “Battle on the Bricks” proved every bit as intense as expected, with multiple safety cars, a fiercely competitive LMP2 field, and strategy calls playing a decisive role in the outcome.

Jeremy Clarke qualified the #43 Oreca fourth on the grid and took the start in front of a packed Indianapolis crowd. A pair of early safety cars within the first 15 minutes interrupted the rhythm, and Jeremy found himself running steadily in fifth and sixth through the opening hour before handing over.

Bijoy Garg climbed aboard for his first stint two hours into the race, managing heavy traffic and the flow of cautions well while keeping the car in the fight. In the third hour, the team was forced to make a nose change, costing precious seconds and shuffling the car back down the order.

Tom Dillmann then took the wheel and immediately demonstrated the car’s speed, running with the leaders and putting the #43 back into contention. The rotation cycled through Bijoy once more before Tom returned for the closing stages.

The race remained unpredictable, with full course yellows and traffic constantly shaking up the order. With just an hour remaining, Tom was in sixth place, but the team’s strategy and relentless pace paid off when it mattered most. In the final 30 minutes he surged forward, climbing into third and then second, where he held his ground to the flag.

Crossing the line in P2, the #43 secured another podium for Inter Europol Competition — a result built on clean stints, sharp strategy, and faultless execution in one of the toughest IMSA rounds of the season. The performance also strengthened the team’s push in the Endurance Cup standings, with one round to go at Petit Le Mans.

Looking Ahead – October 

October will bring the final showdowns of the season on both sides of the Atlantic for Inter Europol Competition.

IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship – Motul Petit Le Mans (8–11 October)
The curtain comes down on the 2025 IMSA season with the legendary Motul Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta. The 10-hour endurance classic will be the final round of the championship, offering one last opportunity for the team to fight for silverware in LMP2 and finish the season on a high.

European Le Mans Series – Round 6, Portimao (17–19 October)
Just one week later, the European Le Mans Series concludes at the rollercoaster Algarve International Circuit in Portugal. As the final round of the season, Portimao is always a decisive battleground, and with Inter Europol Competition firmly in the championship hunt, it promises to be a dramatic finale.