After a successful 2025, Kessel Racing is ready to hit the track for yet another thrilling season ahead.
In the European Le Mans Series, the spotlight will be on the #57 and #74 Ferraris 296 LMGT3 Evo. The #57 Car Guy Ferrari will be driven by Japanese veteran Takeshi Kimura, returning for his fifth consecutive ELMS season, alongside Ferrari Factory Driver Daniel Serra. The duo will be joined by a third driver to be confirmed, adding fresh energy to a car that will fight for top positions in the LMGT3 championship.
The #74 Ferrari 296 LMGT3 Evo will be piloted once again by British driver Andrew Gilbert and his Spanish teammate Fran Rueda, marking the return following their first ELMS Season with the team last year. They will be joined by newcomer Romain Leroux, the Frenchman joining Kessel Racing for the first time.
The Michelin Le Mans Cup will see the #17 and #21 Ferraris 296 GT3 Evo in action. David Fumanelli is set for his third consecutive appearance, partnering the #17 Ferrari with fellow Italian Lorenzo Innocenti. The #21 Ferrari will see the debut of Oscar Ryndziewicz, who impressed in last year´s Ferrari Challenge Europe. The Brit will be joined by Italian Giacomo Altoè, a past champion in many GT championships.
The highlight of the calendar will once again be the 24 Hours of Le Mans, where Kessel Racing is competing with two cars promising an unforgettable endurance showdown.
Dustin Blattner will make his career debut at the Circuit de La Sarthe, joined by teammates Lorenzo Patrese and Dennis Marschall, who will also be taking part in the 24 Hours for the first time. Takeshi Kimura, on the other hand, returns for the eighth consecutive year, marking his third participation alongside Ferrari Factory Driver Daniel Serra. The announcement of the third driver is still awaited.
With its goals firmly in sight, Kessel Racing enters the 2026 season focused and motivated. The team looks ahead to a year of challenges and opportunities, ready to push its Ferrari machines to their full potential.
