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The 24 Hours of Le Mans: A Race Like No Other

After making history with a class win in 2023, followed by a second-place finish in 2024. Inter Europol Competition returns to the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans with a renewed mission and a two-car campaign in both the Pro and Pro-Am categories. As one of the most iconic and demanding races in the world, Le Mans is more than just a race—it’s a 24-hour test of endurance, strategy, and human spirit.

For Inter Europol Competition, it’s an opportunity to showcase not only the cars and drivers, but the entire team behind the scenes who make it all possible. Inspired by the unforgettable victory in 2023 and a strong runner-up finish in 2024, the team returns stronger, more focused, and more determined than ever. From the pit wall to the paddock, every member of Inter Europol Competition is ready to face motorsport’s biggest race, with fans and supporters along for every step of the journey.

Meet the team – Behind the Scenes at Le Mans

The 24 Hours of Le Mans is not just a race—it’s a monumental effort that brings together every corner of Inter Europol Competition. From logistics experts coordinating transport and travel to the technical crew fine-tuning the cars, every individual plays a vital role in our pursuit of excellence.

Key People

Behind every race, every podium, and every turn of the wheel, there’s a team of dedicated professionals working in perfect harmony. We take you inside the heart of Inter Europol Competition to meet the people who bring passion, precision, and performance at every turn.

Wojciech Smiechowski – Team Owner 
The visionary behind Inter Europol Competition, Wojciech’s passion for motorsport is the foundation on which the team is built. As Team Owner, his support and long-term vision drive the team’s continued growth and success on the world stage. Whether trackside or behind the scenes, Wojciech’s commitment is at the core of everything the team achieves.

Sascha Fassbender – Team Director
With a steady and strategic mindset, Sascha leads the team from the front. As Team Director, he oversees the bigger picture, ensuring smooth operations from pit strategy to paddock logistics.

Jakub (Kuba) Smiechowski – Team Principal & Driver
Jakub wears two hats—driver of Car 43 and the driving force behind the team. His unique dual role blends leadership with on-track experience, creating a powerful synergy that fuels Inter Europol’s ambition.

Jerome Plassart – Technical Director
Jerome is the masterminds behind the machinery. As Technical Director, he oversees all engineering aspects of the race cars—from cutting-edge innovations to real-time performance adjustments that can decide the outcome of a race.

Andreas Kohler –  Senior Performance and Simulation Engineer 
Andreas plays a pivotal role in unlocking every fraction of performance from the car. As Senior Performance and Simulation Engineer, he combines data-driven insight with race experience to optimise setups, simulate race conditions, and support the team in making strategic, split-second decisions. His expertise helps turn potential into podiums.

Maxence Ronne and Javier Mancheno– Race Engineer, Car 34
The vital link between driver and machine, Maxence and Javier ensures Car 34 performs at its peak. Their ability to translate driver feedback into fast-paced technical improvements is crucial to strategy and success.

Gerard Rooney and Stefan Marx – Race Engineer, Car 43
With sharp analysis and calm precision, Gerard and Stefan fine-tunes every detail of Car 43—from telemetry data to tire strategy—to get the very best from both car and driver.

Aleksander Jezewski – Team Coordinator 
Aleksander Jezewski plays a vital role behind the scenes as Inter Europol Competition’s Team Coordinator. Responsible for logistics, operations, and communication across departments, Aleks ensures the entire race weekend runs seamlessly. His expertise and steady presence are key to the team’s success on and off the track.

The Mechanics – Power Behind the Scenes
No team can function without the unsung heroes in the garage. Whether it’s the chief mechanic or the tire engineer, each one brings skill, dedication, and relentless energy to the job.

Team Coordination & Support

At the heart of this operation are key figures like Alek Jezewski and Camille Ossevoort, whose leadership and dedication help shape the team’s preparation for this iconic event. But they’re far from alone—behind them stands a team of talented individuals, working across departments from garage setup to hospitality, all ensuring everything runs seamlessly when the green flag drops.

The Scale of Le Mans

Behind the scenes, the scale of Inter Europol Competition’s Le Mans operation is nothing short of extraordinary. Months of preparation and two intensive weeks on-site lead to one of the most demanding events in global motorsport. While fans see 24 hours of racing, the reality is far more intense for the team behind the scenes.

Here’s what it takes:

•  1,551 kilometres driven from team HQ in Warsaw to Le Mans
• 7 trucks packed with equipment, tools, and infrastructure
• 4 race cars – two LMP2s and two Road to Le Mans entries
•  14 days of non-stop garage and hospitality setup
•  Over 40 team members on the ground, working around the clock
•  18-hour days in the final lead-up to the race
•  2 full weeks of event coordination, logistics, and technical planning
•  30+ flights booked for personnel, guests, and partners
• 90 guests hosted trackside throughout the event
• 1,800+ meals prepared during race week
• 3 meals per day, plus snacks and refreshments
• One 24-hour race where every second counts

From the pit lane to the paddock, every square metre is carefully mapped out and executed with precision. Hospitality isn’t just about meals—it’s about creating a home away from home and delivering a truly immersive race experience.

It’s a true team effort on a massive scale—one that reflects the heart, hustle, and high standards of Inter Europol Competition.

Inside the Inter Europol Hospitality Unit

The Inter Europol Competition hospitality unit is more than just a place to relax — it’s a fully equipped, two-storey home base for guests throughout the race weekend. Air-conditioned and designed for comfort, the unit features multiple TV screens showing live race coverage, as well as a continuous offering of food and drinks. Whether it’s a quick coffee, a full meal, or a moment to recharge between sessions, the hospitality space provides an immersive and welcoming experience right in the heart of the paddock.

Meet the Drivers – The Faces of Inter Europol Competition

Inter Europol Competition returns to the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2025 with two strong driver line-ups across LMP2 and LMP2 Pro/Am.

In car #43, racing in the LMP2 category, Jakub (Kuba) Smiechowski, Tom Dillmann, and Nick Yelloly form a well-balanced and experienced trio — the same line-up that has been competing together in the European Le Mans Series. Their combination of race craft, consistency, and technical expertise makes them a formidable force at Le Mans.

In Car #34, competing in the Pro/Am category, Luca Ghiotto, Jean-Baptise Simmenauer and Nick Boulle, who earned an automatic entry to Le Mans after winning the prestigious Jim Trueman Award in IMSA’s LMP2 category, will bring their own unique strengths and experience to the team. With a blend of seasoned endurance racers and rising stars, Inter Europol Competition is well-positioned for a competitive run at this year’s iconic race.

Here’s a closer look at the drivers who will be racing in Cars #43 and #34.

#43 Pro Class

Jakub (Kuba) Smiechowski

Age: 33
Nationality: Polish

Jakub Smiechowski is not only a skilled and experienced endurance racing driver but also the Team Principal of Inter Europol Competition. Representing Poland on the world stage, Jakub has been instrumental in building Inter Europol into a competitive force in international endurance racing. With several seasons of experience in FIA WEC,ELMS, Asian Le Mans, IMSA and multiple starts at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, he brings invaluable leadership, consistency, and knowledge to the team. His dual role as both driver and team principal makes him a central figure in the team’s Le Mans campaign.

Career Highlights:

• Winner 24 Hours of Le Mans 2023
• IMSA Champion 2024
• WEC Vice-Champion 2023
• Asian Le Mans Series Champion – LMP3 Class 2018/2019
• European Le Mans Series Vice-Champion 2018

Tom Dillmann

Age: 36
Nationality: French

Tom Dillmann is a seasoned French racing driver with a deep resume in both single-seaters and endurance racing. Known for his intelligence behind the wheel and ability to adapt quickly, Tom has competed in top-level championships such as Formula E, FIA WEC, ELMS, IMSA, and Formula 2. With extensive experience in prototype machinery and a strong technical background, Tom brings consistency and pace to Inter Europol’s Le Mans campaign.

Career Highlights:

• Winning German Formula 3 in 2010
• First Win in F2 in 2012
• Winning World Series 3.5 in 2016
• Winning IMSA LMP2 in 2024
• Winning Sebring 12h in 2025

Nick Yelloly

Age: 34
Nationality: British

Nick Yelloly is a highly accomplished British racing driver with a diverse and impressive career spanning single-seaters, GT racing, and endurance. Known for his adaptability and technical feedback, Nick has raced at the highest levels around the world, including the Nurburgring 24 Hours, IMSA, and as a factory driver for BMW Motorsport. He also plays a key role as a development and simulator driver for the Aston Martin Formula One Team.

Career Highlights:

• Winner 24hr Nurburgring Nordschelife 2020
•  Spa 24-hour winner 2023
•  Monaco Porsche Supercup Winner 2018
•  Pole Nurburgring Nordschelife
• Second overall GTWC Endurance championship 2023

#34 Pro/Am Class

Luca Ghiotto

Age: 28
Nationality: Italian

Luca Ghiotto is a talented Italian racing driver with a wealth of experience in both single-seater and endurance racing. Having competed in various high-level motorsport series, Luca is known for his speed, consistency, and technical skill on the track. His extensive background in open-wheel racing, including time in Formula 2, combined with his transition to endurance racing, makes him a formidable competitor at Le Mans.

Career Highlights:

• 2017 F1 rookie test with Williams Martini Racing
• 2023 Test driver for Nissan FE
• 3rd in FIA F2 2019 Championship
• 4th in FIA F2 2017Championship
• 2nd in GP3 2015 (now FIA F3)

Nick Boulle

Age: 35
Nationality: American

Nick Boulle is a highly skilled American endurance racing driver, known for his speed, consistency, and dedication. With a wealth of experience in both IMSA and international endurance racing, Nick has proven himself to be a strong competitor on some of the world’s most demanding tracks. Nick’s standout achievement of winning the Jim Trueman Award in IMSA earned him an automatic entry to Le Mans, where he aims to continue his legacy of success.

Career Highlights:

• Winning the 2017 Rolex 24-hour
• Winning the IMSA Championship in 2024
• Winning the IMSA round at Mosport overall 
• 3rd place at Watkins Glen 6 hours
• Pole at Indianapolis IMSA

Jean-Baptiste Simmenauer

Age: 24
Nationality: French

Jean-Baptiste Simmenauer is a promising French racing driver, known for his versatility and competitive spirit. Having made his mark in both endurance and GT racing, Simmenauer has quickly become a rising star in endurance racing. His previous successes in endurance racing have prepared him well for the challenges of Le Mans.

Career Highlights:

• Winner Spa 24h Silver cup 2022
• Winner GT world challenge Silver cup 2022
• Winner 24h Dubai 2023
• Second place 24h Spa gold cup 2023
• Winner  ⁠Porsche Carrera cup Middle East 2021

Michelin Le Mans Cup – The Road to Le Mans

But Inter Europol Competition isn’t finished there….

In addition to its two-car LMP2 entry in the main event, the team is also competing in the Michelin Le Mans Cup — specifically the Road to Le Mans, the premier support race held on the same iconic Circuit de la Sarthe. This year, the team is fielding two LMP3 Pro/Am entries: car #34, driven by David Pun and Sergio Sette Camara, and car #43, with Chris Short and William Karlsson behind the wheel.

This expanded presence underscores Inter Europol’s commitment to developing talent and maintaining a strong foothold across the endurance racing ladder. Road to Le Mans offers a unique opportunity to race on motorsport’s biggest stage, and Inter Europol is once again seizing it with the same focus and professionalism that defines its Le Mans effort.

David Pun

Nationality: Hong Kong 

David Pun is an emerging talent in endurance racing, known for his consistent pace and technical skill behind the wheel. He has competed across various GT categories, steadily building a reputation for reliability and racecraft. David’s determination and adaptability make him a key asset for Inter Europol Competition’s LMP3 program.

Career Highlights:

• 24 hours of Spa Pro Am class 2nd place in 2024
• ⁠China GT zhuhai round overall 1st in 2021
• ⁠GT Super Sprint 2nd overall in 2021
• ⁠Macau GT4 1st place in 2020
• Asian Formula Renault 1st Overall in Masters class in 2019

Sergio Sette Camara

Age: 27
Nationality: Brazilian

Sergio Sette Camara brings a wealth of single-seater and endurance experience to the team, having raced in Formula 2, Formula 3, Formula E, and various international prototypes. His speed and strategic approach have earned him multiple podium finishes, establishing him as a versatile and formidable competitor on the Road to Le Mans.

Career Highlights:

• F2 pole & win Abu Dhabi 12/2019
• Podium FIA F3 World Cup/Macao Grand Prix 2016
• F1 test and development for McLaren 2019
• F1 reserve for Red Bull Racing and Alpha Tauri 2020
•  ⁠ELMS Pro-Am Paul Ricard race win 04/2025

Chris Short

Age: 50
Nationality: British

Chris Short is a rising talent in endurance racing with experience in LMP3 machinery. Returning to Road to Le Mans for a third consecutive year, he rejoins Inter Europol Competition — the team where his prototype career began in 2023. With a sharp, tactical approach on track, Chris is a key part of the team’s Le Mans Cup campaign.

Career Highlights:

• Ultimate Cup Prototype Series in the Nova NP02 and fastest lap across 44 bronze drivers at Portimao
• Winning at Mugello, the 4-hour Endurance race in the Ultimate Cup series in 2024
• Vice champion in ASLM Series 2025 with 3 podiums, including 2 race wins at both Dubai and Abu Dhabi

William Karlsson

Nationality: Swedish

Swedish driver William Karlsson is steadily rising through the motorsport ranks. After winning the Formula Nordic title in 2021, he gained valuable experience in Italian F4, Eurocup-3, and Porsche Sprint Challenge Scandinavia. Now stepping into endurance racing, Karlsson brings strong single-seater credentials and adaptability to Inter Europol’s LMP3 program.

Career Highlights:

• 2018 OKJ Karting Champion
• 2020 3rd Place, Swedish Championship – Formula Nordic
• 2021 Swedish Champion – Formula Nordic
• 2021 Nordic Champion – Formula Nordic
• 2023 Porsche Sprint Challenge Scandinavia – One race entry = One victory

History of Inter Europol Competition at Le Mans

Inter Europol Competition has quickly become a standout name at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, having competed in the event six times. The team’s recent achievements highlight its rapid rise in endurance racing, with back-to-back podiums and a growing reputation in the LMP2 class.

• 2024 – 2nd place finish in LMP2
• 2023 –1st place in LMP2 with drivers Smiechowski, Scherer & Costa
• 2022 – #34 13th and #43 14th in LMP2
• 2021 – 5th place finish in LMP2
• 2020 – 17th place in LMP2, 45th overall
• 2019 – Le Mans debut; finished 16th in LMP2 and 45th overall

Event Timetable 

Week commencing June 1^st
All week – Garage & Hospitality build – Two weeks of hard work behind the scenes.

Official duties kick off on Friday, June 6, with Scrutineering at Place de la Republique and conclude at the circuit at 16:00 on Sunday, June 15, with the chequered flag.

Event Period: 1–15 June 2025
All times in CET – subject to change

Friday 6 June
10:00–19:00 – Scrutineering
Location: Place de la République

Saturday 7 June
12:00 – 12:15 –  Warm Up

Sunday 8 June
10:00–13:00 – Testing Session 1
15:00–18:30 – Testing Session 2

Tuesday 10 June
14:00–18:00 – Pit Walk
14:00–15:00 – Autograph Session
15:15–16:30 – Pit Stop Challenge

Wednesday 11 June
11:15 – 12:15 – Free Practice 1  Road to Le Mans
14:00–17:00 – 24 Hours of Le Mans Free Practice 1
18:45–20:00 – Qualifying Practice
20:30- 21:30 – Free Practice 2 Road to Le Mans
22:00–00:00 – 24 Hours of Le Mans Free Practice 2

Thursday 12 June
15:00–18:00 – 24 Hours of Le Mans Free Practice 3
18:25-19:25 – Road to Le Mans Race 1
20:00–20:30 – Hyperpole
22:00–23:00 – 24 Hours of Le Mans Free Practice 4

Friday 13 June
16:00–19:00 – Drivers’ Parade
Location: Le Mans City Centre

Saturday 14 June
10:05 – 11:05  – Road to Le Mans Race 2
12:00–12:15 – Warm-up
16:00 – Start of the 93rd 24 Hours of Le Mans

Sunday 15 June
16:00 – Chequered Flag – Race Finish

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