ELMS 2025: Goodyear 4 Hours of Silverstone

The European Le Mans Series (ELMS) is set to return to Silverstone for the first time since 2019, with the Goodyear 4 Hours of Silverstone scheduled for 14 September 2025. This event marks the fifth round of the 2025 ELMS season and is a significant highlight in the endurance racing calendar.

Event Overview

• Date: 14 September 2025
• Location: Silverstone Circuit, United Kingdom
• Race Duration: 4 hours
• Circuit Length: 3.661 miles (5.891 km)
• Classes: LMP2, LMP2 Pro/Am, LMP3, and LMGT3 [2]

The Silverstone round is particularly notable as it replaces the previous Mugello event, bringing the ELMS back to British soil. Fans can look forward to a competitive field, with 44 cars across four classes vying for victory

Fan Experience

Spectators attending the event will enjoy comprehensive access, including:

• Open Paddock: Get up close with teams and cars throughout the weekend.
• Pit Walk & Autograph Session: Opportunities to meet drivers and get autographs.
• Grid Walk: Experience the pre-race atmosphere directly on the grid. [2]

Please note that certain areas may have specific access requirements, and it’s advisable to check the official Silverstone website for the latest information: https://www.silverstone.co.uk/

Something more about the 4 hours of Silverstone

For the first time in six years, the European Le Mans Series returns to the UK. The European race series of choice for the top teams and drivers from around the globe compete for Endurance Prototype glory.

The European Le Mans Series (ELMS) is one of the premier sportscar endurance championships in the world, run by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) which also oversees the World Endurance Championship as well as the globally famous Le Mans 24 Hours. The ELMS features a healthy grid of multi-class machines, with LMP2, LMP3 and GT3 classes featuring on track together in a bid for both outright and class victories.

The British Racing & Sports Car Club is delighted and honoured to have been appointed the race organizer for the 2025 ELMS Goodyear 4 Hours of Silverstone and looks forward to contributing to a successful and entertaining weekend of international endurance racing on the championship’s return to the UK.

The ELMS features full grids of 44 cars across four classes – LMP2, LMP2 Pro/AM, LMP3 and LMGT3 – with the ultimate prize of an automatic invitation to the world’s most famous race, the 24 Hours of Le Mans. 

Timetable Silverstone ELMS

Here’s the official timetable for the 2025 Goodyear 4 Hours of Silverstone, part of the European Le Mans Series (ELMS), taking place from 12 to 14 September 2025 at the Silverstone Circuit:

🗓 Friday, 12 September 2025

• 09:00 – Ligier European Series – Free Practice 1
• 09:50 – Michelin Le Mans Cup – Free Practice 1
• 11:00 – European Le Mans Series – Free Practice 1
• 13:30 – Ligier European Series – Free Practice 2
• 14:20 – Michelin Le Mans Cup – Bronze Driver Collective Test
• 15:10 – European Le Mans Series – Bronze Driver Collective Test
• 15:50 – Ligier European Series – Qualifying Session 1
• 16:10 – Ligier European Series – Qualifying Session 2
• 16:35 – Michelin Le Mans Cup – Free Practice 2
• 18:15 – Charity Track Run (Ticket Holders Only)

Saturday, 13 September 2025

• 09:00 – Ligier European Series – Race 1
• 10:10 – European Le Mans Series – Free Practice 2
• 11:50 – Michelin Le Mans Cup – GT3 – Qualifying Session
• 12:30 – Michelin Le Mans Cup – LMP3 – Qualifying Session
• 13:05 – Ligier European Series – Race 2
• 14:20 – European Le Mans Series – LMGT3 – Qualifying Session
• 14:45 – European Le Mans Series – LMP3 – Qualifying Session
• 15:10 – European Le Mans Series – LMP2 Pro/Am – Qualifying Session
• 15:25 – European Le Mans Series – LMP2 – Qualifying Session
• 16:30 – Michelin Le Mans Cup – Race

Sunday, 14 September 2025

• 09:40 – Pit Walk & Autograph Session (Ticket Holders Only)
• 13:00 – European Le Mans Series – 4 Hours of Silverstone Race Start