Abu Dhabi Asian LMS Finale Halted by Heavy Crash, Titles Decided Under Reduced Points

Reduced points under the 75% rule made the points leaders uncatchable.

Overview

A collision at the exit of Turn 8 between Michael Jensen’s No. 25 Algarve Pro Racing Oreca and Memo Gidley’s No. 15 Kessel Ferrari triggered an immediate red flag, with both drivers walking away unaided.
Barrier repairs and debris cleanup led to an approximately 1 hour 10 minute stoppage, race control chose not to extend the event, and the race fell short of the 75% distance required for full points.
CrowdStrike Racing by APR clinched the LMP2 championship with the No. 4 Oreca for George Kurtz, Malthe Jakobsen and Louis Delétraz, marking Algarve Pro Racing’s record-extending sixth teams’ crown as Jakobsen secured a third straight drivers’ title.
CLX Motorsport sealed the LMP3 title with its No. 17 Ligier, and Kessel Racing won the GT crown with the No. 74 Ferrari, earning automatic 2026 Le Mans invitations for CrowdStrike by APR (LMP2) and Kessel (LMGT3).
At the time of the stoppage, polesitter Giorgio Roda led in United Autosports’ No. 5 Oreca ahead of the No. 20 Algarve Pro Racing entry, with class leaders positioned to benefit from reduced points.