The 2017 European Le Mans Series season was the fourteenth season of the Automobile Club de l'Ouest 's (ACO) European Le Mans Series. The six-event season began at Silverstone Circuit , in conjunction with the FIA World Endurance Championship , on 15 April and ended at Algarve International Circuit on 22 October.[1]
Regulations
The 2017 season sees new regulations regarding the LMP2 class introduced.[2] Teams are able to choose from four different chassis constructors: Dallara , Onroak Automotive (Ligier ), Oreca and a joint-venture between Riley Technologies /Multimatic . Gibson Technology is the exclusive engine supplier for the class, with all cars equipped with a 4.2-litre, normally-aspirated V8 engine , producing approximately 600hp . Cosworth Electronics is also the exclusive 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.[2]
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 included events at Monza and Algarve respectively, which are stand-alone events. For the fifth consecutive season, Silverstone hosts the opening rounds of both the European Le Mans Series and the FIA World Endurance Championship. While other rounds are collaboration with 2017 Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 .[1]
Entry list
The provisional entry list was announced on 2 February 2017.[3]
LMP2
In accordance with the new LMP2 regulations for 2017, all cars utilised the Gibson GK428 4.2 L V8 engine.
LMP3
All cars utilised the Nissan VK50VE 5.0 L V8 engine and Michelin tyres.
LMGTE
All teams used Dunlop tyres .
Results and standings
Race results
Bold indicates overall winner.
To be classified a car will have to cross the finish line on the race track when the chequered flag is shown, except in a case of force majeure at the Stewards’ discretion and have covered at least 70% (the official number of laps will be rounded down to the nearest whole number) of the distance covered by the car classified in first place in the overall classification.[33]
Teams Championships
Points are awarded according to the following structure:
Position
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
Pole
Points
25
18
15
12
10
8
6
4
2
1
0.5
1
LMP2 Teams Championship
United Autosports Ligier JS P217. Racing Team Nederland Dallara P217.
Key
Colour
Result
Gold
Race winner
Silver
2nd place
Bronze
3rd place
Green
Points finish
Blue
Non-points finish
Non-classified finish (NC)
Purple
Did not finish (Ret)
Black
Disqualified (DSQ)
Excluded (EX)
White
Did not start (DNS)
Race cancelled (C)
Withdrew (WD)
Blank
Did not participate
Bold – PoleItalics – Fastest Lap
LMP3 Teams Championship
No.17 Ultimate Ligier JS P3 No. 8 Duqueine Engineering Norma M30
Key
Colour
Result
Gold
Race winner
Silver
2nd place
Bronze
3rd place
Green
Points finish
Blue
Non-points finish
Non-classified finish (NC)
Purple
Did not finish (Ret)
Black
Disqualified (DSQ)
Excluded (EX)
White
Did not start (DNS)
Race cancelled (C)
Withdrew (WD)
Blank
Did not participate
Bold – PoleItalics – Fastest Lap
LMGTE Teams Championship
The TF Sport Aston Martin in the pitbox before the 2017 4 Hours of Spa. The JMW Motorsport Ferrari in the pitbox before the 2017 4 Hours of Spa.
Key
Colour
Result
Gold
Race winner
Silver
2nd place
Bronze
3rd place
Green
Points finish
Blue
Non-points finish
Non-classified finish (NC)
Purple
Did not finish (Ret)
Black
Disqualified (DSQ)
Excluded (EX)
White
Did not start (DNS)
Race cancelled (C)
Withdrew (WD)
Blank
Did not participate
Bold – PoleItalics – Fastest Lap
Drivers Championships
Points are awarded according to the following structure:
Position
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
Pole
Points
25
18
15
12
10
8
6
4
2
1
0.5
1
LMP2 Drivers Championship
Key
Colour
Result
Gold
Race winner
Silver
2nd place
Bronze
3rd place
Green
Points finish
Blue
Non-points finish
Non-classified finish (NC)
Purple
Did not finish (Ret)
Black
Disqualified (DSQ)
Excluded (EX)
White
Did not start (DNS)
Race cancelled (C)
Withdrew (WD)
Blank
Did not participate
Bold – PoleItalics – Fastest Lap
LMP3 Drivers Championship
Key
Colour
Result
Gold
Race winner
Silver
2nd place
Bronze
3rd place
Green
Points finish
Blue
Non-points finish
Non-classified finish (NC)
Purple
Did not finish (Ret)
Black
Disqualified (DSQ)
Excluded (EX)
White
Did not start (DNS)
Race cancelled (C)
Withdrew (WD)
Blank
Did not participate
Bold – PoleItalics – Fastest Lap
LMGTE Drivers Championship
Key
Colour
Result
Gold
Race winner
Silver
2nd place
Bronze
3rd place
Green
Points finish
Blue
Non-points finish
Non-classified finish (NC)
Purple
Did not finish (Ret)
Black
Disqualified (DSQ)
Excluded (EX)
White
Did not start (DNS)
Race cancelled (C)
Withdrew (WD)
Blank
Did not participate
Bold – PoleItalics – Fastest Lap