(English) Le Mans Preview
4 czerwca 2026
Now firmly established among the front-runners in international endurance racing, the team arrives at Le Mans with a two-car LMP2 Pro entry and ambitions of once again fighting at the very front of the field.
As the world’s most prestigious endurance race, Le Mans demands far more than outright speed. Across 24 relentless hours, success is built on precision, teamwork, strategy and consistency. For Inter Europol Competition, the event represents the culmination of months of preparation involving every department of the organisation, from engineering and logistics to hospitality and operations.
Alongside the defending-winning #43 entry, the team will also field the #343 LMP2 car featuring Bijoy Garg, Reshad De Gerus and Nico Müller, strengthening Inter Europol Competition’s presence for this year’s edition of the French endurance classic. The team will also bring a special Art Car livery to Le Mans on the #43 entry, adding another unique chapter to its growing history at the event.
From the garage to the pit wall, Inter Europol Competition arrives at Le Mans ready to take on one of motorsport’s greatest challenges once again.
Alongside its return to Le Mans as defending LMP2 winners, Inter Europol Competition will also unveil a special Art Car livery for the #43 entry. Inspired by blooming Polish rapeseed fields and the expressive style of Polish impressionist painting, the design combines motorsport with artistic storytelling while naturally reflecting the team’s iconic yellow-and-green colours.
Created by Polish designers and artists, the Lange brothers, the livery transforms the Oreca 07 into a moving canvas, featuring textured brush-stroke details and layered visual elements designed to stand out both on track and under the unique atmosphere of Le Mans. The concept celebrates both the team’s Polish identity and the creative spirit that has long been associated with the world’s greatest endurance race.
While remaining unmistakably Inter Europol Competition, the special design gives the #43 a distinctive new appearance for the 2026 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, adding another memorable chapter to the team’s growing history at Circuit de la Sarthe.
Meet the Team – Behind the Scenes at Le Mans
Behind Inter Europol Competition’s Le Mans programme is a highly experienced team working across engineering, operations, logistics and race strategy. From the garage to the pit wall, every department plays a vital role in delivering one of the most demanding events in world motorsport.
Wojciech Śmiechowski – Team Owner
Founder of Inter Europol Competition, Wojciech continues to drive the long-term vision and development of the team across international endurance racing.
Sascha Fassbender – Team Director
Overseeing the team’s overall race operation, Sascha plays a central role in coordinating Inter Europol Competition’s Le Mans programme both on and off the circuit.
Kuba Śmiechowski – Team Principal & Driver
Alongside competing in the #43 entry, Kuba continues to lead the team’s sporting direction as Team Principal, combining leadership responsibilities with on-track performance.
Aleksander Jezewski – Chief Operating Officer
Aleks plays a central role in the management and coordination of Inter Europol Competition’s racing programmes. Working across multiple departments, he helps oversee the team’s operations throughout the season and during major events such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Supported by a highly experienced engineering and mechanics crew throughout the event, Inter Europol Competition arrives at Le Mans with the infrastructure and expertise required to compete at the highest level of endurance racing.
Team Coordination & Support
While the 24 Hours of Le Mans is defined by what happens on track, the scale of Inter Europol Competition’s operation behind the scenes is equally demanding. Often described as building a small city for two weeks, months of preparation go into delivering the team’s Le Mans programme, from logistics and engineering to hospitality and partner activations.
“Le Mans is a bit like building a small city for two weeks. Everything has to work perfectly: transportation, spare parts, schedules, catering, garages and communication between departments,” explains Chief Operating Officer Aleksander Jezewski.
Key figures including Aleksander Jezewski and Camille Ossevoort help coordinate the vast operation both on and off the circuit, working alongside a large team across multiple departments to ensure every aspect of the event runs seamlessly throughout race week. From transportation and accommodation to garage operations and hospitality, every detail is planned well in advance to support one of the biggest events in motorsport.
By the Numbers
• 1,800 kilometres travelled from Warsaw to Le Mans
• 8 trucks transporting race cars, technical equipment and hospitality infrastructure
• 4 race cars entered across Le Mans and Road to Le Mans
• 14 days on-site at Circuit de la Sarthe
• 80+ team personnel and support staff working throughout the event
• 18-hour working days during race preparation
• 40+ flights booked for personnel and guests
• 90+ guests hosted trackside during race week
• 2,000+ meals prepared throughout the event
• 5,000+ bottles of water, soft drinks and coffees consumed during race week
At the centre of the operation is the Inter Europol Competition hospitality unit, which serves as the team’s home throughout the event. Located in the paddock, the two-storey unit provides a space for guests, partners and team members across the race weekend, offering live race coverage, catering and a place to experience the atmosphere of Le Mans from the heart of the circuit.
While fans see 24 hours of racing, the reality is thousands of hours of preparation behind the scenes. From engineers and mechanics working late into the night to logistics teams coordinating the movement of people and equipment across the event, every member of Inter Europol Competition plays a role in delivering a successful Le Mans campaign.
“Fans mainly see the drivers and the cars on track, but behind them stands a huge group of people. Every person in this team has a role to play, and the final result depends on everyone,” adds Jezewski.
Meet the Drivers – The Faces of Inter Europol Competition
Inter Europol Competition returns to the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2026 with two strong LMP2 Pro entries, combining returning race winners, experienced endurance racers and proven international talent across both cars.
In the #43 entry, reigning LMP2 winners Kuba Śmiechowski, Tom Dillmann and Nick Yelloly return to Le Mans together following their victory in 2025. The trio, who continue to compete together in the European Le Mans Series, reunite with the shared ambition of defending their Le Mans crown and adding another chapter to Inter Europol Competition’s growing success at Circuit de la Sarthe.
Alongside them, the #343 LMP2 car will feature Bijoy Garg, Reshad De Gerus and Nico Müller. Garg and De Gerus have already built a strong partnership together in the European Le Mans Series, while Müller joins the line-up bringing significant top-level experience as a Porsche factory driver currently competing in Formula E, as well as previous experience in Hypercar competition in the FIA World Endurance Championship.
Together, the two-car line-up gives Inter Europol Competition a powerful combination of experience, speed and endurance pedigree as the team prepares to once again take on the world’s greatest endurance race.
Here’s a closer look at the drivers representing Inter Europol Competition at the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans.
#43
Kuba Smiechowski
Nationality: Polish
A two-time Le Mans LMP2 winner, Kuba Śmiechowski has been at the heart of Inter Europol Competition’s rise through international endurance racing. Alongside his role as Team Principal, Śmiechowski has enjoyed success across the European Le Mans Series, FIA World Endurance Championship, Asian Le Mans Series and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Returning as part of the defending-winning #43 line-up, he will be aiming to add a third Le Mans class victory to his already impressive racing record.
Tom Dillmann
Nationality: French
One of the most experienced drivers in the LMP2 field, Tom Dillmann has built a successful career across both single-seater and endurance racing competition. A key member of Inter Europol Competition’s prototype programme, the Frenchman competes with the team across the European Le Mans Series and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, playing an important role in the team’s success on both sides of the Atlantic. Dillmann was also part of Inter Europol Competition’s victorious LMP2 line-up at the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans. His experience, consistency and technical understanding continue to make him an invaluable asset to the team’s prototype programme.
Nationality: British
Nick Yelloly returns to Le Mans following Inter Europol Competition’s LMP2 victory in 2025. The British driver has built an impressive career across both prototype and GT competition. Alongside his Le Mans campaign, he competes full-time with Inter Europol Competition in the European Le Mans Series and is also an Acura factory driver in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, racing in the GTP category. He additionally serves as a Simulator and Development Driver for the Aston Martin Formula One Team. Known for his speed, racecraft and technical feedback, Yelloly remains a key part of Inter Europol Competition’s ambitions as they look to defend their Le Mans crown.
#343
Reshad de Gerus
Nationality: French
French driver Reshad de Gerus returns to the 24 Hours of Le Mans as part of Inter Europol Competition’s #343 entry. Widely regarded as one of the strongest young talents in LMP2 competition, De Gerus has built a strong record at Circuit de la Sarthe in recent years, securing a third-place finish in the category in 2024 before following it up with fourth place in 2025. Competing on home soil, he will be looking to build on those results and continue his impressive Le Mans record.
Bijoy Garg
Nationality: American
Bijoy Garg returns to the 24 Hours of Le Mans as part of Inter Europol Competition’s #343 entry, continuing a busy season with the team across both the European Le Mans Series and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. As one of the leading Silver-rated drivers in LMP2 competition, Garg has established himself as a key part of Inter Europol Competition’s prototype programme. Having secured victory in the LMP2 category at Le Mans in 2024, he arrives at Circuit de la Sarthe with proven success and will be aiming to challenge for another strong result.
Nico Müller
Nationality: Swiss
Nico Müller joins Inter Europol Competition for the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans. A Porsche factory driver currently competing in Formula E, Müller has established himself as one of the most versatile drivers in international motorsport, with experience spanning Formula E, the FIA World Endurance Championship Hypercar category and some of the world’s biggest endurance races. The Swiss driver brings a wealth of top-level experience to Inter Europol Competition’s LMP2 programme as the team prepares for another challenge at Circuit de la Sarthe.
Michelin Le Mans Cup – The Road to Le Mans
Alex Bukhantsov
Shawn Rashid
Nationality: American
#43
Christian Dannemand Jørgensen
Nationality: Danish
Christian Dannemand Jørgensen continues his development in endurance racing with Inter Europol Competition’s Michelin Le Mans Cup programme. The Danish driver progressed through karting, including appearances in the FIA Karting Academy Trophy, before moving into touring car competition where he secured multiple podium finishes in the Danish Super 2L Championship and competed in Super GT Denmark. Road to Le Mans represents another important milestone as he continues to establish himself in international sportscar racing.
William Karlsson
Nationality: Swedish
William Karlsson returns to Road to Le Mans with Inter Europol Competition after making his debut at the event with the team in 2025. Following a successful transition from single-seater racing, including campaigns in Formula Nordic, Italian F4 and Eurocup-3, Karlsson is now competing in a full Michelin Le Mans Cup programme in 2026. Returning to Circuit de la Sarthe for a second consecutive year, the Swedish driver will be aiming to continue his progress in LMP3 competition.
History of Inter Europol Competition at Le Mans
Inter Europol Competition has established itself as one of the leading teams in the LMP2 category at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Since making its debut at the legendary French endurance race in 2019, the team has built an impressive record at Circuit de la Sarthe, including two LMP2 victories and three podium finishes across the last three editions of the event.
2025 – 1st place in LMP2 with drivers Smiechowski, Dillmann and Yelloly
2024 – 2nd place finish in LMP2
2023 – 1st place in LMP2 with drivers Smiechowski, Scherer & Costa
2022 – #34 finished 13th and #43 finished 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
Preparations for the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans begin well before the race itself, with Inter Europol Competition’s garage and hospitality build commencing from the beginning of June ahead of two intense weeks at Circuit de la Sarthe.
Official activities begin on Friday 5 June with Scrutineering in Le Mans city centre, before on-track action gets underway with the official test day on Sunday 7 June. The 94th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans will begin at 16:00 on Saturday 13 June.
Event Period: 1–14 June 2026
All times in CEST – subject to change.
Friday 5 June
09:30–19:00 – Scrutineering
Location: Place de la République
#43 first car through scrutineering
Sunday 7 June
10:00–13:00 – Testing Session 1
15:00–18:30 – Testing Session 2
Tuesday 9 June
14:00–18:00 – Pit Walk
14:00–15:00 – Autograph Session
15:15–16:30 – Pit Stop Challenge
Wednesday 10 June
11:15–12:15 – Road to Le Mans Free Practice 1
14:00–17:00 – 24 Hours of Le Mans Free Practice 1
18:45–20:00 – Qualifying Practice
20:30–21:30 – Road to Le Mans Free Practice 2
22:00–00:00 – 24 Hours of Le Mans Free Practice 2
Thursday 11 June
10:15–11:15 – Road to Le Mans Qualifying
14:45–18:00 – 24 Hours of Le Mans Free Practice 3
20:35–20:50 – Hyperpole
22:00–23:00 – 24 Hours of Le Mans Free Practice 4
Friday 12 June
10:00–13:00 – Road to Le Mans Race
16:00–19:00 – Drivers’ Parade
Location: Le Mans City Centre
Saturday 13 June
12:00–12:15 – Warm-Up
13:35–15:00 – Grid Walk
16:00 – Start of the 94th 24 Hours of Le Mans
Sunday 14 June
16:00 – Chequered Flag – Race Finish