For the ELMS season, the team is entering two ORECA 07 prototypes :

- One in the LMP2 category, registered under the name #48 VDS Panis Racing.

- One in the LMP2 PRO/AM category, registered under the name #29 TDS Racing.

The driver lineups for both cars in ELMS are as follows:

- #48 VDS Panis Racing (LMP2 category): Charles Milesi, Esteban Masson, Oliver Gray.

- #29 TDS Racing (LMP2 Pro/Am category): Rodrigo Sales, Mathias Beche, Clément Novalak.

Olivier Panis : 'The strengthened partnership with VDS grants us access to invaluable additional resources, allowing us to enhance our competitiveness in endurance racing. My immense gratitude towards my friend Marc van der Straten is simply beyond wordsI also want to express my appreciation to ELF for their unwavering support over the past ten years, as well as to our other partners who are once again joining us for this new season.

Our philosophy is built on three fundamental pillars: passing on knowledge to young talents, refining the skills of professional drivers, and ensuring technical excellence—particularly through the expertise of two renowned engineers, Jacques Morello and Florent Gouin.

In the Pro category, with the #48 car, maintaining continuity with Charles Milesi (Gold) as our lead driver was an obvious choice—his speed, outstanding results, and race analysis skills are undeniable. We are also delighted to welcome Esteban Masson (Gold) as he makes his LMP2 debut with us. At just 20 years old, he distinguished himself in LMGT3 last season and has now joined Toyota's TGR Driver Challenge single-seater program in Japan. We have great confidence in his ability to meet our expectations in ELMS.

These two French drivers will be paired with young British talent Oliver Gray (Silver), who has already demonstrated his potential in LMP2 in 2024. We are eager to see him join our team.'

Xavier Combet -Team Principal : 'In 2025, we enthusiastically embark on our second year alongside Olivier—a continuity that comes with a major official addition : Marc van der Straten joining our team. On a personal level, I am both honored and thrilled to represent his colors in LMP2.

This collaboration presents us with an incredible opportunity to strengthen our structure and improve our technical resources—an essential asset in such a demanding field as endurance racing. We are extremely grateful for the trust he has placed in us, and we will do everything we can to make the 'Feline' colors shine.

The technical expertise of TDS Racing, combined with Olivier's unwavering support, is a real advantage in achieving our ambitions.

The work carried out this winter has allowed us to build two high-quality lineups.

In Pro-Am, with the #29 car, we are pleased to continue our collaboration with Rodrigo Sales (Bronze) and Mathias Beche (Gold). Alongside them, a key addition : Clément Novalak (Gold). His role will be crucial in our quest for the European title, which narrowly slipped through our fingers last year.

With these two cars, the season is set to be roaring !'

Marc van der Straten : 'I am deeply moved by the poetry of my collaborators when they evoke the "feline," my lifelong emblem at heart.

Sharing the ELMS and the 24 Hours of Le Mans alongside them rekindles intense emotions, reminding me of that exceptional adventure when, with Vanina Ickx, starting from nothing, our pursuit of excellence led us to the podium of the legendary race.

Having the opportunity to experience such moments again is an immense source of joy, especially alongside my friend Olivier Panis and with the technical support of TDS Racing.

There is no doubt that our partnership will enable the "felines" team to shine at the forefront—we have talented drivers, impeccably prepared cars, and an unwavering determination to claim victory !'