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16 Jun 2026
Leasys UK announces Edward Pearson sponsorship for 2026 ELMS Championship season
Leasys UK enters the world of endurance racing with Edward Pearson sponsorship for the 2026 ELMS Championship season The sponsorship spans across six of Leasys’ key European markets to further establish the brand within the motorsport community Pearson will compete in the six-round championship, in addition to a “Pro” car participation in the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans
- Leasys UK enters the world of endurance racing with Edward Pearson sponsorship for the 2026 ELMS Championship season
- The sponsorship spans across six of Leasys’ key European markets to further establish the brand within the motorsport community
- Pearson will compete in the six-round championship, in addition to a “Pro” car participation in the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans
London, June 16, 2026 – Leasys UK, a leading provider in multi-brand operational leasing, is partnering with Edward Pearson in a new sponsorship agreement, as he steps up to the 2026 European Le Mans Series (ELMS) in the LMP2 category. Aligned with Leasys’ own values, the season brings together performance, innovation, and continuous research and investment in digitalisation and technologies.
The sponsorship spans across six of Leasys’ key European markets to further establish the brand within the motorsport community.
Pearson, established as a podium-finisher in the GB3 Championship, is returning to the ELMS Championship for a second year, in his pursuit to become a professional racing driver.
In 2026, the ELMS will see the largest ever entry with 47 cars on the grid, reflecting endurance racing ascent as one of the fastest-growing series in global motorsport. Within ELMS, the LMP2 category offers a rare entry point into this elite environment, combining cutting-edge innovation and global exposure, as a key platform for performance, competition and driver development.
Pearson’s 2026 series saw him participate in the ultimate endurance race, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which was held at the iconic Sarthe circuit on 14th June.
Commenting on the sponsorship, David Robertson, Marketing Director Leasys UK, said: “We’re excited to partner with Edward Pearson, supporting a very talented driver as he enters the next stage of his career, the 2026 European Le Mans Series, and to expand our presence in the dynamic motorsport community.”
Edward Pearson added: “We’ve been working hard to put us in the best position possible, and I can’t wait to see where the season takes us, together with Leasys.”
ENDS
Leasys
Leasys, a joint venture between Stellantis and Crédit Agricole Personal Finance & Mobility, offers mobility solutions which range from short, medium and long-term rentals to management systems for company fleets, guaranteeing efficient, rational, safe and sustainable mobility. Created out of the merging of two leading companies in the sector, Leasys and Free2Move Lease, the new company has established itself as a pioneer of the new idea of fluid, integrated and global mobility designed for individuals, professionals and companies of all sizes. Leasys boasts of a managed fleet of over 950,000 vehicles which is already operational in 11 European countries: Italy, Spain, France, UK, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Portugal, Poland, Luxembourg and Austria.
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