Goodyear has begun its second season as the exclusive tyre supplier for the LMGT3 category of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC).
Building on a highly successful debut LMGT3 season in 2024, Goodyear will once again provide tyres for every car in the class, reinforcing its commitment to the pinnacle of endurance racing, including the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans. There are some changes to the Goodyear racing tyre range for the upcoming season.
This season will mark the debut of Goodyear’s newest slick compound: the ‘Eagle Hard’ specification tyre. Designed for improved longevity, this new slick, distinguished by its red sidewall markings, will debut at the newly refurbished Sao Paulo in July before returning at Circuit of The Americas and Bahrain; three tracks known for high temperatures or abrasive surfaces.
For all other rounds, teams will run Goodyear’s proven ‘Eagle Medium’ compound from 2024, alongside an Eagle wet-weather tyre designed for maximum performance in all conditions.
Mike McGregor, Head of Sales Endurance Racing EMEA, explains how the new compound will impact racing: “Endurance racing is all about balance, and that’s exactly what our 2025 tyre range provides. With LMGT3 featuring front, mid, and rear-engine cars, our goal is to provide a consistent platform that ensures competitive racing across all manufacturers.
“Last season, our proven Eagle Medium specification tyre was able to meet the demands of peak driver performance, maintaining competitive pace over multiple driver stints. At Le Mans, some drivers even completed up to five consecutive stints on a single set of Goodyear tyres. The introduction of the Hard compound builds on this performance, with it able to handle high-degradation circuits and maintain even more pace over multiple stints.”
New teams, same close racing
Among the newcomers making their LMGT3 debuts in Qatar are rising Brazilian star Eduardo Barrichello – son of multiple grand prix winner Rubens Barrichello – and Aston Martin Racing factory driver Valentin Hasse Clot. Both will compete for new entrant Racing Spirit of Léman in an Aston Martin Vantage AMR LMGT3.
Across the season, Goodyear will support nine confirmed LMGT3 manufacturers: Aston Martin, BMW, Corvette, Ferrari, Ford, Lexus, McLaren, Porsche, and newcomer Mercedes-AMG. The German marque partners with 2024 LMGT3 race winner Iron Lynx, fielding two cars in the category.
The Iron Dames also return, continuing to break barriers and inspire future female participation in motorsport. This season, Célia Martin, Rahel Frey, and Michelle Gatting will field the #85 Porsche 911 GT3 R LMGT3 after switching to Porsche machinery with Manthey Racing.
Goodyear’s commitment to endurance racing also extends to the European Le Mans Series (ELMS), where two of the three categories continue to race exclusively on Goodyear tyres. With another six-round season ahead, including a return to the world-class Silverstone Circuit, fans can expect another season of fiercely competitive racing.
