Masson, Gray to Defend LMP2 Title With Panis

Reigning European Le Mans Series champions Esteban Masson and Oliver Gray will defend their title this season after being unveiled as part of Panis Racing’s lineup.

The young duo impressed during the 2025 season as they sealed the crown alongside Alpine FIA World Endurance Championship driver Charles Milesi when Panis enjoyed a tie-up with the Marc VDS Racing squad.

But the team now has a new name and new livery for 2026 with it instead being referred to as Forestier Racing by Panis.

Forestier had previously partnered with VPS Racing to compete in categories including the Asian Le Mans Series and Michelin Le Mans Cup.

Louis Rousset, who raced with Forestier in the Michelin Le Mans Cup last season, was the only driver already confirmed for the No. 29 Panis-entered Oreca 07 Gibson in the ELMS this year, but it has now been revealed he will benefit from the title-winning experience of Gray and Masson.

The team described Masson – who is also making a full-time return to the Akkodis ASP Lexus RCF GT3 squad in the FIA World Endurance Championship this year – “as a key member of the winning trio in 2025”, while said it is “delighted to count” on Gray’s “talent” again this season.

As well as confirming irs ELMS driver lineup, a revised bright green and black livery for the No. 29 Oreca has also been revealed.