Frédéric Lequien appointed general manager of LMEM

The new face of Le Mans Endurance Management (LMEM), at the head of the series WEC et ELMS, is now known. To succeed Gérard Neveu, who had presided over the destiny of ACO-labeled endurance for around ten years, Frederic Lequien was confirmed in his functions this Tuesday.

Passed by Eurosport between 2002 and 2005, then by the Rally-Raid with the Dakar and the Silk Way Rally between 2005 and 2020, Frédéric Lequien can boast of solid experience in organizing automobile competitions.

“I am very proud and honored to join a structure such as LMEM, indicates the new manager. The WEC and ELMS are two essential championships on the international scene. We will continue to offer an attractive offer for both manufacturers and private teams and to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. »

Une nomination actée au moment où se prépare la nouvelle ère Hypercar, avec un affrontement attendu à terme entre Toyota, Peugeot , Porsche, Audi, Glickenhaus …

“This is excellent news for the world of Endurance, underlines Pierre Fillon, president of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest. He will notably bring his motorsport expertise acquired over more than 20 years. »