2025 Ultimate Cup European Series
The 2025 Ultimate Cup European Series is the seventh season of the Ultimate Cup European Series. It started at Circuit Paul Ricard on 28 March and will end at the same venue on 9 November.[1] The Ultimate Cup Series is a program comprising multiple endurance and sprint championships across different classes of motor racing.
Calendar
[edit]The 2025 calendar was announced on 11 October 2024. The series will not return to the Hockenheimring, instead opting to race at Motorland Aragón for the first time in its history. A pre-season test was also held on 27–28 February at Paul Ricard.[1]
Round | Circuit | Date | Map of circuit locations |
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28–30 March | |
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25–27 April | |
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30 May–1 June | |
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5–7 September | |
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10–12 October | |
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7–9 November |
European Endurance Prototype Cup
[edit]The European Endurance Prototype Cup is only open to Nova Proto NP02 cars in 2025, a significant change compared to prior years. A separate Bronze Cup for drivers with an FIA Bronze rating was also newly introduced.[2]
Teams and drivers
[edit]Team | Chassis | Engine | No. | Drivers | AM | Rounds |
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Nova Proto NP02 | Ford Coyote 5.0 L V8 | 4 | ![]() |
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17 | ![]() |
1 | |||
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1 | ||||
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20 | ![]() |
1 | |||
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21 | ![]() |
1 | ||||
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25 | ![]() |
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51 | ![]() |
1 | ||||
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27 | ![]() |
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28 | ![]() |
1 | ||||
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30 | ![]() |
1 | |||
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31 | ![]() |
1 | ||||
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32 | ![]() |
1 | ||||
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33 | ![]() |
1 | ||||
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57 | ![]() |
X | 1 | ||
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1 | ||||
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X | 1 | |||
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70 | ![]() |
X | 1 | ||
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1 | ||||
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72 | ![]() |
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73 | ![]() |
1 | ||||
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1 | |||
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Entrylists: [6] |
European Sprint Prototype Cup
[edit]The LMP3 cars previously racing in the European Endurance Prototype Cup are scheduled to be placed in their own category in 2025, currently known under the pseudonym "Project 2025".[7] These plans would see drivers compete in three separate classes based on their FIA ratings: the Pro Cup for Platinum- and Gold-rated drivers, the Silver Cup for Silver-rated drivers and the Bronze Cup for Bronze-rated drivers.[2]
Teams and drivers
[edit]Team | Chassis | Engine | No. | Drivers | Rounds |
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Duqueine M30 - D08 | Nissan VK56DE 5.6 L V8 | 3 | ![]() |
1 |
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Ligier JS P320 | Nissan VK56DE 5.6 L V8 | 26 | ![]() |
1 |
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1 | |||
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Ligier JS P320 | Nissan VK56DE 5.6 L V8 | 44 | ![]() |
1 |
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Ligier JS P320 | Nissan VK56DE 5.6 L V8 | 47 | ![]() |
1 |
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Ginetta G61-LT-P3 | Nissan VK56DE 5.6 L V8 | 61 | ![]() |
1 |
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Entry Lists: [9] |
GT Endurance Cup
[edit]The Ultimate GT Endurance Cup iss open to GT3, GT4 and single-make series (Porsche Carrera Cup, Ferrari Challenge, Lamborghini Super Trofeo) cars.[10] Its number of different classes are reduced in 2025: drivers are competing in four classes numbered from UCS1 to UCS4, meaning the separate Porsche Cup and UCS Light classes were discontinued.[2]
Teams and drivers
[edit]Team | Chassis | Engine | No. | Drivers | Rounds |
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UCS1 | |||||
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Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo 2020 | Ferrari F154CB 3.9 L Turbo V8 | 1 | ![]() |
1 |
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Rossa LM GT | Audi DAR 5.2 L V10 | 8 | ![]() |
3 |
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Vortex 2.0 | Chevrolet LS3 6.2 L V8 | 20 | ![]() |
1 |
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3 | ||||
21 | ![]() |
1 | |||
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Mercedes-AMG GT3 | Mercedes-AMG M159 6.2 L V8 | 28 | ![]() |
3 |
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Renault Sport R.S. 01 | Nissan VR38DETT 3.8 L Twin-Turbo V6 | 37 | ![]() |
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3 | ||||
UCS2 | |||||
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Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo Evo 2 | Lamborghini 5.2 L V10 | 37 | ![]() |
1 |
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Porsche Cup | |||||
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Porsche 992 GT3 Cup | Porsche 4.0 L Flat-6 | 7 | ![]() |
1 |
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Porsche 992 GT3 Cup | Porsche 4.0 L Flat-6 | 10 | ![]() |
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Porsche 992 GT3 Cup | Porsche 4.0 L Flat-6 | 11 | ![]() |
2–3 |
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Porsche 992 GT3 Cup | Porsche 4.0 L Flat-6 | 17 | ![]() |
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Porsche 992 GT3 Cup | Porsche 4.0 L Flat-6 | 18 | ![]() |
1 |
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Porsche 992 GT3 Cup | Porsche 4.0 L Flat-6 | 29 | ![]() |
1–3 |
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Porsche 992 GT3 Cup | Porsche 4.0 L Flat-6 | 71 | ![]() |
1 |
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Porsche 992 GT3 Cup | Porsche 4.0 L Flat-6 | 89 | ![]() |
1–3 |
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Porsche 992 GT3 Cup | Porsche 4.0 L Flat-6 | 888 | ![]() |
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3 | ||||
UCS3 | |||||
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Alpine A110 Cup | Alpine 1.4 L I4 | 19 | ![]() |
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Ginetta G55 GT4 | TBA | 51 | ![]() |
3 |
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Entry Lists: [13] |
GT-Sprint Cup
[edit]The Ultimate GT-Sprint Cup is open to GT3, GT4 and single-make series (Porsche Carrera Cup, Ferrari Challenge, Lamborghini Super Trofeo) cars.[14] It consists of the same UCS1-UCS4 classes seen in the GT Endurance Cup, as well as separate classes for the Porsche Cup and the Ferrari Challenge.[2]
Teams and drivers
[edit]Team | Chassis | Engine | No. | Drivers | Rounds |
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Corvette C7 GT3-R | Chevrolet 6.2 L V8 | 2 | ![]() |
1, 3 |
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Ferrari 430 GT3 | Ferrari 4.3 L V8 | 96 | ![]() |
1–2 |
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Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo Evo 2 | Lamborghini 5.2 L V10 | 18 | ![]() |
3 |
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3 | |||
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Maserati MC20 GT2 | Maserati 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 | 28 | ![]() |
1 |
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Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo Evo 2 | Lamborghini 5.2 L V10 | 37 | ![]() |
1–2 |
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1, 3 | |||
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Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo Evo 2 | Lamborghini 5.2 L V10 | 98 | ![]() |
1, 3 |
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Ferrari F430 Challenge | Ferrari 4.3 L V8 | 69 | ![]() |
1–2 |
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Ferrari 296 Challenge | Ferrari 3.9 L Twin-Turbo V8 | 73 | ![]() |
2–3 |
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Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo | Ferrari 3.9 L Twin-Turbo V8 | 350 | ![]() |
2 |
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2 | |||
Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo 2020 | Ferrari 3.9 L Twin-Turbo V8 | 353 | ![]() |
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2 | ||||
Ferrari 458 Challenge Evo | Ferrari 3.9 L Twin-Turbo V8 | 357 | ![]() |
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Porsche Cup | |||||
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Porsche 992 GT3 Cup | Porsche 4.0 L Flat-6 | 888 | ![]() |
1 |
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3 | ||||
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Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport | Porsche 3.8 L Flat-6 | 8 | ![]() |
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Audi R8 LMS GT4 Evo | Audi 5.2 L V10 | 64 | ![]() |
1 |
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Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4 Evo | Aston Martin 4.0 L Turbo V8 | 74 | ![]() |
1 |
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Audi R8 LMS GT4 Evo | Audi 5.2 L V10 | 444 | ![]() |
1 |
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Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport MR | Porsche 3.8 L Flat-6 | 57 | ![]() |
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Mitjet Super T | Renault 3.5 L V6 | 88 | ![]() |
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Audi R8 LMS GT4 | Audi 5.2 L V10 | 64 | ![]() |
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Entry Lists: [15] |
Hoosier Formula Cup
[edit]The Hoosier Formula Cup, formerly known as the Ultimate Formula Cup, is open to Tatuus F3R T318 cars powered by either Alfa Romeo or Renault engines on 13-inch Hoosier tyres. There are no longer any classes catering to Formula Renault or Formula 4 machinery.[2]
Teams and drivers
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Race results
[edit]Round | Circuit | Pole position | Fastest lap | Winning driver | Winning team | Rookie winner | Gentleman winner | |
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Standings
[edit]Scoring system
[edit]Points are awarded to all finishers as follows:[26]
Position | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | 11th | 12th | 13th | 14th | 15th | 16th | 17th | 18th | 19th | 20th |
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Points | 28 | 24 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
- If a driver completes less than 75% percent, but more than 50% of the laps (rounded down) the driver classified first in their class completed, they are awarded half points.
- A driver not completing at least 50% of the distance of the driver classified first in their class will not score any points.
- Should the driver classified first in a class not complete at least 50% of the distance of the driver classified first overall, no driver in said class will score points towards the class standings.
- Should a driver be the only competitor in a class, they must have completed at least 50% of the distance of the driver classified first overall to score any points towards said class.
Overall standings
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Rookie class standings
[edit]Pos | Driver | LEC1![]() |
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MAG![]() |
LEC2![]() |
Pts | ||||||||||||
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R1 | R2 | R3 | R1 | R2 | R3 | R1 | R2 | R3 | R1 | R2 | R3 | R1 | R2 | R3 | R1 | R2 | R3 | |||
1 | ![]() |
1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 240 | |||||||||
2 | ![]() |
3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 216 | |||||||||
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2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 184 | |||||||||
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6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 139 | |||||||||
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5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | DNS | 5 | 4 | 136 | |||||||||
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4 | 5 | Ret | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 135 | |||||||||
Pos | Driver | R1 | R2 | R3 | R1 | R2 | R3 | R1 | R2 | R3 | R1 | R2 | R3 | R1 | R2 | R3 | R1 | R2 | R3 | Pts |
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Gentleman driver standings
[edit]Pos | Driver | LEC1![]() |
MUG![]() |
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5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 182 | |||||||||
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3 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 166 | |||||||||
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7 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 164 | |||||||||
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Ret | 2 | 11 | 1 | Ret | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 163 | |||||||||
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4 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 154 | |||||||||
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9* | 11 | 4 | 7 | Ret | WD | 2 | 2 | 7 | 109 | |||||||||
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Ret | 10 | 8 | 5 | 4 | DNS | Ret | 8 | 5 | 86 | |||||||||
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2 | 1 | 2 | 76 | |||||||||||||||
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8 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 74 | ||||||||||||
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1 | 3 | 7 | WD | WD | WD | 62 | ||||||||||||
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6 | 4 | 10 | DNS | DNS | DNS | 43 | ||||||||||||
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Ret | 9 | 9 | 24 | |||||||||||||||
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WD | WD | WD | 0 | |||||||||||||||
Pos | Driver | R1 | R2 | R3 | R1 | R2 | R3 | R1 | R2 | R3 | R1 | R2 | R3 | R1 | R2 | R3 | R1 | R2 | R3 | Pts |
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