The European Le Mans Series is a European series of endurance races reserved for cars such as "Le Mans Prototypes" and "Le Mans Grand Touring". The ELMS starting grids will therefore be made up of LMP2, LMGTE and LMP3. From 2016, the European Le Mans Seriesconsists of 6 events in 6 countries in Europe. In 2018, the season kicks off in Le Castellet on April 15 and then visits Italy, Austria, England, Belgium and Portugal. The championship is currently in it’s sixth year.