ELMS as today announced its calendar for 2022, with two major changes, one being the Italian round will move back to Imola the first time since 2016, this will take place in May and the other is the return of the Hungaroring, the series last went there in 2013 that will take place after the 24 hours of Le mans in July. The series will also return to Barcelona, Spa-Francorchamps and finish at Portimao, Portugal in October, the 6 race series will keep its format of each race being of 4 hours, the season will begin in April with the Official Test at Le Castellet.
11-12 April 2022 – Official Tests – Le Castellet
17 April 2022 – 4 Hours of Le Castellet
15 May 2022 – 4 Hours of Imola
03 July 2022 – 4 Hours of Hungaroring
28 August 2022 – 4 Hours of Barcelona
25 September 2022 – 4 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps
16 October 2022 – 4 Hours of Portimão
Pierre Fillon, President of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest
“The ELMS, the top continental series, is going to have a fantastic 2022 season. The six tracks chosen are among the most prestigious in the world and each offers the teams and drivers a unique challenge, as well as the very best facilities that European circuits have to offer. The return to Imola and Hungaroring will make the 2022 season even more interesting for the drivers, the fans and the Endurance world.”
Frédéric Lequien, Le Mans Endurance Management CEO
“We are very excited and proud to present this 2022 ELMS calendar, which includes Imola and the Hungaroring tracks once again. With six world-class venues, the competitors will be able to showcase their talents that make the ELMS such a great series. The popular six round, 4-hour race format has been retained, which will enable costs to be strictly controlled and ensure the competitors to get the best competition possible. We are looking forward to another great season of the European Le Mans Series in 2022.”