2026 ELMS Series: Ollie Gray prepares Defence of LMP2 Title with Forestier Racing by Panis

Ollie Gray and Forestier Racing by Panis Prepare for the 2026 Season Opener in Barcelona

As the engines roar to life at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya from April 10th to 12th, motorsport enthusiasts can look forward to a thrilling start to the 2026 European Le Mans Series (ELMS). This season promises not only high-octane action but also the continuation of a remarkable journey for rising British talent, Ollie Gray, who will be defending his ELMS title with the newly rebranded Forestier Racing by Panis.

New Name, New Livery, Same Spirit

Corinthian Sports is proud to feature prominently on the #29 ORECA 07-Gibson, supporting Ollie Gray as he embarks on another exciting chapter in his racing career. Known for his tenacity and skill, Ollie is determined to build on his success from last season, where a sensational final day victory in Portimão crowned him and VDS Panis Racing as the 2025 European Le Mans Series champions.

Ollie Gray and the Forestier Racing team pose with the #29 ORECA 07-Gibson ahead of the 2026 ELMS Season opener at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya (Source: Ollie Gray, Instagram).

Ollie Gray’s meteoric rise in the world of endurance racing has been nothing short of spectacular. Last year, he came tantalisingly close to victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, leading the race in the LMP2 class for a significant portion, only to be thwarted by a mechanical failure in the final 20 minutes. Despite the heartbreak, Ollie’s performance was a testament to his resilience and raw talent, securing him a place among the elite as a gold-rated driver. This prestigious classification is reserved for those who have either achieved a win in a tier 3 series or placed in the top three in a tier 2 series, marking Ollie as one of motorsport’s brightest stars.

Gray “Really Excited” to Get Back to Racing

Ahead of the season opener in Barcelona, fresh off a successful FIA WEC Rookie Test campaign in Bahrain, Ollie shared his enthusiasm ahead of what is set to be a blockbuster season opener in the 4 Hours of Barcelona:

“Really excited to be here in Barcelona for round 1 of ELMS. Testing has gone well with the new colours of Forestier Racing by Panis; everything is looking good for the weekend ahead. Really excited to go back racing, we are hoping to deliver a strong result to start our campaign off strong.”

The Forestier Racing by Panis team, under the experienced guidance of TDS Racing, has transformed during the off-season. With fresh backing and a striking new livery, the team is ready to take on the challenges of the ELMS with renewed vigour. Ollie, alongside teammates Esteban Masson and Louis Rousset, forms a formidable trio eager to assert their dominance on the track once more.

Ollie Gray will be driving the #29 ORECA 07-Gibson for Forestier Racing by Panis (Source: Ollie Gray, Instagram)

The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, with its challenging mix of long straights and technical corners, offers the perfect stage for the opening round of the ELMS. With 47 entries ahead of the season opener confirmed, motorsport and endurance racing fans can expect edge-of-the-seat action as Ollie and his team aim to lay down an early marker in their quest to retain the title!

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