Reiter Engineering expands lineup in the Michelin Le Mans Cup in 2025
12.03.2025
Building on a strong 2024 campaign in the Michelin Le Mans Cup with Horst Felbermayr and Miklas Born, Reiter Engineering is set to take the next step in Prototype Racing - entering two competitive LMP3 cars in the 2025 championship.
The challenge
Since debuting in the Michelin Le Mans Cup in 2022, Reiter Engineering has established itself as a strong contender. The German team made an immediate impact to the championship, finishing as vice-champions in their inaugural season with Freddie Hunt and Mads Siljehaug. Now, with continous improvement from the team and an upgraded version of the car, Reiter Engineering is ready to return to the fight with the new Ligier JS P325.
Building on the lessons learned of recent seasons, the team has been working tiredlessly behind the scenes to master race operations, optimize their performance and assemble a driver lineup capable of consistently challenging for podiums. With invaluable experience gained over the past years, Reiter is confident that its expanded two-car lineup will further strengthen its position in the highly competitive LMP3 field.
The drivers
The team´s strength will be reinforced by a balanced driver lineup, combining seasoned experience with youthful talent.
Joining forces on our #77 car will be the family duo Felbermayr. The 19-year-old Horst Felix Felbermayr will make his prototype debut in this year´s season, making the switch from GT cars to the LMP3. The silver FIA-rated driver brings experience from ACO championships such as the Ligier European Series, where he finished fourth overall in his debut season, and from various Carrera Cup championships, such as Germany, Benelux and Italy. He is joined by his father Horst Felbermayr, who enters his second season with the team. As a seasoned endurance racer, he has competed in the European Le Mans Series, the Michelin Le Mans Cup and various GT championships. With years of prototype and GT experience, his knowledge will be a key asset to the team.
Attempting to achieve the maximum in 2025 will be the two silver FIA-rated drivers Miklas Born and Bence Valint with the #25 car. Born, who already competed with the team in 2024, will make his comeback, hoping to build on his experience. The 21-year-old Swiss driver brings solid endurance racing experience, having competed in GT World Challenge Europe, NLS and the Michelin Le Mans Cup. There, he has proven his ability to adapt to different race formats and conditions and is now ready to fight.
He will be joined by Hungarian driver Bence Valint, who has proven his talent in both single-seaters and GT racing. A former Italian F4 competitor, Valint made a name for himself in the Ferrari Challenge, clinching the 2024 World Final title in Imola. With a strong record of consistency and racecraft, he is set to bring fresh energy and determination to the team´s title ambitions.
The calendar
The 2025 season of the Michelin Le Mans Cup will consist of 6 rounds, kicking off at the Circuit de Barcelona- Catalunya from April 3rd to 5th. Following the ELMS Championship across Europe, Round 2 will take place from May 1st to 3rd in Le Castellet. Returning to the roots of the Championship, the cars will make a stop at the legendary Le Mans from June 11th to 14th.
After a short summer break, track action will resume from August 21st to 23rd at Spa-Francorchamps. As a new addition to the calendar, Silverstone awaits the grid from September 11th to 13th, before heading to the ultimate round in Portimao from October 16th to 19th.
