FULL TIME PQ OPENS
18 May 2026
00:01 BST
FULL TIME PQ CLOSES
31 May 2026
23:59 BST
RESERVE PQ RE-OPENS
2 June 2026
00:01 BST
48-hour break between full-time close and reserve opening. Reserve PQ ends when BoP or physics changes are made
CAR CLASSES
HYPERCAR
Hypercar is the fastest class in the World Endurance Championship, contested by top drivers from around the world.
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If you want to compete for overall race victories this is the class for you.
LMP2
A first for VMS. The LMP2 has been a staple of ACO Privateer racing and now the class makes its debut in VMS.
The class will compete in Pro and Contender Series endurance rounds in a 4 round mini championship which is free to enter.
LMGT3
LMGT3 is the staple class of the World Endurance Championship, a Pro-Am formula contested by top drivers and rookies alike in the most internationally proven Sportscar Racing package in history.
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
COMPLETE YOUR 6-LAP HOTSTINT
Drive 6 consecutive valid laps at Bahrain (WEC Layout). All six laps must be clean with no track limit violations. Only the first 6 timed laps in the telemetry file will be counted.
SESSION CONDITIONS
EXACT SETTINGS REQUIRED
WEATHER
AMBIENT TEMP
IN-GAME TIME
WEATHER
START GRIP
REAL ROAD SCALE
REAL ROAD WET
28°C (ALL SLOTS)
2:00PM
CLEAR (ALL SLOTS)
SATURATED
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STATIC
DRY
TYRES
COMPOUND
TYRE WARMERS
TYRE WEAR
CLASSES
MEDIUM ONLY
OFF
REALISTIC
HYPERCAR / LMP2 / LMGT3
Only the class you Pre-Qualify in is valid for season entry. You can Pre-Qualify for multiple classes but must choose 24 hours before Pre-Qualifying Closes
SIMULATION
FUEL USAGE
DAMAGE
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TIME SCALE
TRACK LIMITS
SETUPS
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REALISTIC
REALISTIC
NONE
STRICT
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OPEN
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TRACK & STINT
CIRCUIT
LAYOUT
STINT LENGTH
LAPS COUNTED
START
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BAHRAIN
WEC LAYOUT
6 CONSECUTIVE LAPS
FIRST ^ TIMED LAPS
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FROM PITLANE
DUCKDB GUIDE
Open Le Mans Ultimate and navigate to Settings.
Locate the DuckDB telemetry option and ensure it is enabled. Use the in-game reference image available in the Regulations to ensure telemetry logs automatically.
Start Your session from the pitlane - the telemetry file must record the full outlap and all six timed laps.
Complete your 6-lap stint with the conditions required.
After your session, locate your telemetry file in : steamapps/common/Le Mans Ultimate/UserData/Telemetry .
Complete the submission form and attach the file.
All Pre-Qualifying Runs are manually checked and update the leader board at least once every 24 hours.
Need help? Ask in the #questions channel on Discord.