The French racing team IDEC SPORT is proud to announce the signing of a new strategic partnership with the KCx brand for the 2026 season of the European Le Mans Series (ELMS) as well as for the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans race.
A partnership focused on performance
This partnership brings together two worlds guided by shared values: high standards, innovation, and the constant pursuit of performance. With the 2026 ELMS championship shaping up to be particularly competitive—featuring a record field of 47 entered cars—IDEC SPORT continues its growth by surrounding itself with committed and ambitious partners.
Already present at the IDEC SPORT CLUB stand at the Rétromobile show in late January, KCx – Excellence For Experts, a brand of the French NOVARC group and an international leader in the manufacture of cleaning products for the automotive and industrial sectors, will support the team throughout the season and will fully benefit from the full power of the IDEC SPORT platform, including enhanced visibility at the heart of motorsport, a unique immersion experience through the VIP hospitality area during ELMS races and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, as well as privileged access to the IDEC SPORT Club House for the Novarc Group’s annual seminar.
A shared ambition: striving for excellence
A key player in endurance racing since its creation in 2015, IDEC SPORT has established itself as a benchmark in LMP2, notably with a championship title and a third-place finish in the 2025 ELMS season, as well as top-tier performances at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Through this partnership, KCx is joining a human and sporting adventure of international scope. This collaboration will showcase the brand’s expertise in a demanding environment where every detail counts. And beyond on-track performance, IDEC SPORT also becomes a true ambassador for the KCx brand through its CLUB, LEGEND, and COLLECTION lines.
Patrice Lafargue, IDEC SPORT president
“We are very pleased to welcome KCx to the IDEC SPORT adventure. This partnership is fully in line with our desire to surround ourselves with partners who share our standards for performance and innovation. The 2026 ELMS season and the 24 Hours of Le Mans represent major challenges, and being able to count on a committed partner like KCx is a real asset for the team. Together, we aim to reach new heights.”
Vincent Phéby, KCx CEO
“We are proud to partner with IDEC SPORT for the 2026 ELMS season and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, two iconic events in motorsports. This partnership perfectly reflects KCx’s DNA: pushing boundaries, constantly innovating, and operating in environments where excellence is the norm. Joining a team as ambitious and experienced as IDEC SPORT is a tremendous opportunity for our brand.”
Nicolas Minassian, IDEC SPORT Team Principal
“This partnership with KCx is excellent news for the entire team. In endurance racing, every detail counts, and being able to rely on strong partners makes all the difference in a season as demanding as the ELMS, not to mention the 24 Hours of Le Mans. We share with KCx a common culture of rigor and performance. This type of collaboration strengthens our ability to aim for the front of the pack in 2026.”
The 2026 European Le Mans Series calendar promises to be intense once again, with major events at Europe’s most beautiful circuits:
- April 12: Barcelona (Spain)
- May 3: Le Castellet (France)
- July 5: Imola (Italy)
- August 23: Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium)
- September 13: Silverstone (England)
- October 10: Portimão (Portugal)
The highlight of the season, the 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 13–14, will once again bring all ambitions to a head in an event where performance, strategy, and human endurance come together at the highest level.
Together, IDEC SPORT and KCx aim to take on the challenges of the 2026 season and shine on the biggest stages of endurance racing. A partnership designed to create value, experience, and impact, which strengthens a solid ecosystem built around performance, innovation, and teamwork.
