Forestier Racing by Panis took victory in a disrupted 4 Hours of Barcelona in the European Le Mans Series (ELMS) season opener, with Esteban Masson, Oliver Gray and Louis Rousset winning the LMP2 class after a red flag and multiple interruptions.

The 4 Hours of Barcelona began with an early red flag after a multi-car incident at Turn 1, which eliminated several cars and led to a lengthy interruption in the opening minutes of the race.

Once back underway, the LMP2 fight developed into a strategic contest, with Reshad De Gérus moving into the lead after the final pit cycle. However, in the closing stages, Esteban Masson made a decisive pass for the lead with just under 10 minutes remaining and pulled clear to secure victory for Forestier Racing by Panis.

Jack Doohan, who had been running second, dropped back late on, leaving De Gérus and Ben Hanley to complete the podium.

Algarve Pro Racing took victory in LMP2 Pro/Am, Rinaldi Racing came out on top in LMP3, while Proton Competition secured the win in LMGT3.

The championship continues with the next round at Circuit Paul Ricard for the 4 Hours of Le Castellet on 3 May.

Photos by Daniel González