elms 4h of imola — july 2026


Under the scorching summer sun and echoing through the Santerno valley, the true grit of modern endurance takes center stage. A curated editorial selection capturing the relentless speed of the European Le Mans Series at Imola, blending razor-sharp panning with the violent, mechanical beauty of LMP prototypes and LMGT3 machines as they abuse the iconic curbs.

 

High-angle rear view of a pink and black endurance racing car taking a sharp turn over the track curbs.
Close-up profile portrait of a track marshal wearing a glossy red helmet with a highly reflective gold mirrored visor reflecting the grid.
Dark prototype racing car speeding through an S-curve on a racetrack, framed by green leaves in the foreground.
Side view of the red Ferrari number 51 racing car speeding on a track with motion blur effect.
Race team crew member in a red uniform working on the rear wing spoiler of a sports car at the racetrack.
Dramatic Dutch angle shot of a green and a red racing car speeding side-by-side past the track safety barrier.
Green and white racing car number 55 speeding on the asphalt track with a red and white barrier background.
Close-up of a mechanic changing a racing car tire during a fast pit stop, dramatic black and white photography.
Rear view of two endurance racing cars battling for position on a track corner with Michelin banners behind.
Side profile panning shot of the red and black number 35 prototype racing car speeding down the main straight.
Panning shot with strong motion blur of racing cars speeding past the main grandstand of a racetrack.
A mechanic in a blue and black suit sitting inside the open gullwing cockpit of a number 17 CLX Motorsport prototype car in a busy grid.
Yellow and green endurance prototype racing car number 34 speeding through a curve on a sunny racetrack.
Front view of vibrant lime green and blue motorsport racing cars lined up in the paddock before the race.
Rear view of two GT3 race cars, a teal and black Corvette and a purple Mercedes, navigating the Acque Minerali turn at the Imola circuit.
Close-up of a blue and black ELMS prototype racing car under teh podium with the winner board.
A racing driver celebrating on the podium, spraying champagne into the air with a dramatic backlit splash effect.
A driver reaching down to hand a champagne bottle to the team member celebrating under the podium balcony above.
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