Event : FUNYO's Sprint cup, Paul Ricard circuit in Le Castellet, 5.23.2026
Media : ANAMERA
FUNYO Sprint Cup Super Proto challenge
No Driver Aids, 270 hp, Pure Speed: Funyo Prototypes Tear Up Circuit Paul Ricard as Saint Paul Dominates!
When it comes to raw, unfiltered motorsport, few do it better than FUNYO. Founded back in 1999 by former pro racer Yves Orhant, the Le Mans-based constructor builds stripped-back, high-performance racing barchettas designed with one goal in mind: pure driving feel.
These lightweight monsters are built on a rigid tubular chassis, weigh a mere 670 kg (1,477 lbs), and are powered by a 270-horsepower front-wheel-drive engine. They can blast to a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph)—and they do it with absolutely zero driving assists. No traction control, no ABS—just man, machine, and the tarmac.
The Sprint Cup Super Proto Challenge is where these identical prototypes go head-to-head, featuring eight elite teams battling across six iconic tracks including Magny-Cours, Nogaro, and Circuit Paul Ricard. Backed by Michelin Motorsport, the FUNYO championship is rapidly expanding its footprint globally, making waves in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and crossing the Atlantic into the USA via LMP2 Capone Motorsports.
DAFA Racing and Pegasus Triumph at Paul Ricard!
The May 2026 round at Circuit Paul Ricard delivered non-stop drama, emerging as a massive weekend for powerhouse teams DAFA Racing and Pegasus Racing. But the undisputed headline of the weekend was the jaw-dropping performance of junior sensation Elio Saint Paul. The young gun didn't just win; he executed a spectacular fight-back charge through the field—fueled by the masterclass coaching of his coach Xavier Fouineau, who passed down his top-notch racing experience to guide Elio to victory!
Official General Classification Results:
#8 - Elio Saint Paul – DAFA Racing
#294 - J. Meyer – Pegasus Racing
#206 - RA. Fouche – Autocardio
