LENA BUHLER Headlines LMP3 Lineup Changes at Dubai Asian Le Mans Series

January 31, 2026

• LENA BUHLER steps into the spotlight as part of a completely new driver trio for the #85 R-Ace GP Duqueine in LMP3, joining teammates Danial Frost and Shahan Sarkissian for the Dubai round. While the series shuffles through numerous driver changes across all three classes, seeing a woman land a prime LMP3 seat shows they’re making real progress in prototype racing.
• The 46-car field represents one of the strongest grids in recent Asian Le Mans history, with significant changes affecting four GT3 entries and key movements in both LMP2 and LMP3. The CrowdStrike Racing by APR squad arrives fresh off their Rolex 24 victory, looking to build momentum as the championship heads toward its finale at Yas Marina next weekend.
• Last-minute drama struck when Fred Poordad’s back injury forced James Sweetnam into his first-ever LMP2 laps during qualifying for the #30 RD Limited Oreca. The rapid-fire replacement highlights both the physical demands of prototype racing and the depth of talent ready to step up when opportunity calls.

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