The 2017 European Le Mans Series season will be the thirteenth season of the Automobile Club de l'Ouest's (ACO) European Le Mans Series. The six-event season will begin at Silverstone Circuit, in conjunction with the FIA World Endurance Championship, on 15 April and will finish at Algarve International Circuit on 22 October.
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Regulations
The 2017 season will see new regulations regarding the LMP2 class introduced. Teams will be able to choose from four different chassis constructors: Dallara, Onroak Automotive (Ligier), Oreca and a joint-venture between Riley Technologies/Multimatic. Gibson Technology will be the single engine supplier for the class, with all cars equipped with a 4.2-litre, normally-aspirated V8 engine, producing approximately 600hp. Cosworth Electronics will also be the single electronics supplier.
The aim of the new regulations is to ensure long-term success for the category with a reduction in costs and the guarantee of stable regulations.
Provisional calendar
The provisional 2017 calendar was announced at 23 September 2016. The calendar comprises six events, featuring the same four circuits that hosted events in 2016 and for the first time since 2008 and 2010 it will include events at Monza and Algarve respectively, which will be stand-alone events. For the fifth consecutive season, Silverstone will host the opening rounds of both the European Le Mans Series and the FIA World Endurance Championship. While other rounds will be collaboration with 2017 Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0.
Entry list
The provisional entry list was announced on 2 February 2017.
LMP2
In accordance with the new LMP2 regulations for 2017, all cars utilise the Gibson GK428 4.2 L V8 engine.
LMP3
All cars utilise the Nissan VK50VE 5.0 L V8 engine and Michelin tyres.
GTE
All teams will use Dunlop tyres.