Under the relentless challenge of the Circuit de la Sarthe, Inter Europol Competition carved its name into endurance racing history once again.
The Polish team’s #43 ORECA 07-Gibson, sheathed in Teckwrap’s striking "Hornet Yellow" and "Paradise Green" vinyl wraps, conquered the LMP2 class at the 93rd 24 Hours of Le Mans. This marks the squad’s second class win in three years, a testament to resilience and technical excellence—both on the track and in the livery that defined their victory.
The Race: Precision Amidst Chaos
Drivers Tom Dillmann (2024 IMSA LMP2 champion), Nick Yelloly, and Jakub "Kuba" Smiechowski faced a rollercoaster 24 hours. After seizing the LMP2 lead in the first hour, they traded the top spot with rivals like the #48 VDS Panis Racing ORECA through the night. With 20 minutes remaining, Yelloly served a drive-through penalty for pit lane speeding—only to charge back on fresh tires and retake the lead when the #48 car faltered mechanically. Their final margin: a commanding two minutes.
Smiechowski, now a two-time Le Mans LMP2 winner (2023, 2025), and Yelloly—fresh off an IMSA GTP victory in Detroit—delivered a masterclass in endurance strategy. "I thought I threw it away," Yelloly admitted post-race. "But the team never wavered".
The Canvas: Where Art Meets Armor
The winning #43 ORECA wore a distinct livery with Teckwrap’s color-change films: "Hornet Yellow" (matte) and "Paradise Green" (satin metallic). This two-tone design was not just visually arresting; it endured gravel traps, downpours, and 3,000 miles of high-stress racing without compromise.
Teckwrap’s partnership with Inter Europol began in 2024, when the team refreshed its fleet with the brand’s vinyl. The choice was strategic:
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Durability: Films resisted tire debris, stone chips, and 200+ mph winds.
- Brand Impact: The matte-satin contrast amplified sponsor visibility under Le Mans’ global spotlight.
Beyond the Podium: Wraps as Winning Gear
Inter Europol was not the only team leveraging vinyl for performance. Many other race team relies on wraps to rapidly rebrand cars for IMSA, WEC, and ELMS—proving that vinyl wrap film is now a tactical asset in racing’s logistics war.
Looking Ahead
As Inter Europol eyes the 2025 IMSA LMP2 crown, Teckwrap will continue providing innovative wrap film materials. As it believes racing is a good R&D lab, if the materials survive Le Mans, they survive anything.