The Asian Le Mans Series is set for an intense finale in Abu Dhabi, with the LMP2 championship in a thrilling dead heat. Cetilar Racing and CrowdStrike Racing by APR are tied on points, both aiming for an automatic invitation to the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans. The battle is intense, with five teams in the running. Cetilar's No. 47 Oreca 07 Gibson and Algarve Pro's No. 4 car have split wins, with Cetilar taking two and Algarve Pro sweeping the 4 Hours of Dubai. The top spot is hotly contested, with Cetilar's trio of Antonio Fuoco, Charles Milesi, and Roberto Lacorte narrowly leading over their rivals George Kurtz, Louis Deletraz, and Malthe Jakobsen. Algarve Pro's No. 25 Oreca, shared by Michael Jensen, Tom Dillmann, and Enzo Trulli, is third, 16 points behind. The No. 25 RD Limited and No. 2 United Autosports crews are still in the running but face significant point deficits. The GT division also offers an additional Le Mans auto-invite, with Kessel Racing's No. 74 crew in a strong position after two wins in the last three races. Manthey Porsche and GetSpeed Mercedes-AMG are close behind, while AF Corse Ferraris are outside bets. The LMP3 division's title battle is equally fierce, with the top four teams separated by just 11 points. CLX Motorsport Ligier and Inter Europol Competition Ligier are neck and neck, with the latter's drivers Alex Bukhantsov, Chun Ting Chou, and Henry Cubides Olarte leading by a single point. The 46-car entry list for the 4 Hours of Abu Dhabi shows minor changes, with EBM Aston Martin's absence noted. Fred Poordad is set to return to the LMP2 cockpit, while LMP3 team R-ace GP introduces a new lineup with Fabien Michal, Pierre-Alexandre Provost, and the promising 18-year-old Zack Scoular. The GT ranks see changes with new crew members and the return of Kiyoto Fujinami. The stage is set for an exciting finale, with teams pushing for every point and the ultimate glory.
