Ahead of the full-season ELMS entry list being published, AO by TF has confirmed that it will return to the ACO series in 2026 with an identical driver trio of PJ Hyett, Louis Delétraz, and Dane Cameron to defend its LMP2 Pro/Am Drivers’ and Teams’ titles.
This, of course, means that the hugely popular ‘Spike The LMP2 Dragon’ ORECA will return to Europe, as AO by TF looks to fight and secure a third consecutive ELMS title.
“We’ve had two very successful years with our partnership with TF in the ELMS, and we are excited to continue together in 2026. The competition in the LMP2 Pro/Am class is very strong across the field, and we are looking forward to PJ, Louis, and Dane racing for a repeat championship win,” AO Racing team principal Gunnar Jeannette said.
Deletraz added: “We started this journey together two years ago and it made complete sense to continue. This year was so much fun with PJ and Dane. We won the championship, won Le Mans, which was a dream of mine, and now we’re going to try doing it again!
“2026 will be a busy season alongside my IMSA commitment with Cadillac Racing and Wayne Taylor Racing, very glad that I’m able to do a double program and keep sharp racing prototypes. I can’t wait to get started!
In addition to renewing its LMP2 Pro/Am effort, TF Sport is also understood to be planning for a return to the LMGT3 class, with Tom Ferrier telling DSC at the end of the 2025 season that he would try and apply for a second Z06 LMGT3.R for 2026.
The 2026 ELMS campaign begins on April 12 with the 4 Hours of Barcelona.
