EMILY COTTY Secures Top-Ten LMP3 Debut Despite Penalty-Filled Race

October 13, 2026

• EMILY COTTY delivered promising pace on her LMP3 debut with Bretton Racing at Portimão, quickly adapting to prototypes despite never sharing a car or racing endurance format before the Michelin Le Mans Cup finale.
• The British-Kiwi driver finished 10th in class after multiple drive-through penalties from teammate Bruno Ribeiro’s opening stint derailed their recovery from 20th on grid, though her consistent 1:41s showed genuine speed.
• COTTY transitioned from two seasons in Formula 4 and UAE F4 competition earlier in 2026, testing various formula and GT machinery before securing the endurance opportunity at Portugal’s season finale.
• She backed up her race debut by finishing fourth fastest in the ELMS Rookie Test the following day with Forestier Racing, demonstrating the foundation exists for a potential endurance racing career pivot.

lmp3, michelin le mans cup, portimão