IDEC SPORT is proud to announce the renewal of its partnership with Aux Charpentiers de France ACDF for a second consecutive year. This collaboration will continue in 2026 throughout the European Le Mans Series (ELMS) championship as well as at the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans race.
Born out of a personal connection and shared values, this partnership is built for the long term and reflects a common vision between two demanding worlds: motorsports and construction.
A meeting rooted in shared values
For Bertrand Delaunay, CEO of Aux Charpentiers de France ACDF, the origin of this collaboration stems above all from a passion and a natural connection: “I’m passionate about sports in general and I was already watching motorsports on TV. It was a friend who’s a driver who introduced me to IDEC. Since we work in construction, we share common values. With Patrice Lafargue, we hit it off right away, and that’s how we became partners with IDEC SPORT.”
A natural bond was thus formed between the two organizations, reinforced by a shared culture of a job well done, commitment, and collective performance.
A partnership at the heart of the sporting experience
This partnership translates into a complete immersion in the world of competition: “This involves participating in various events and experiencing race weekends with our clients. We also benefit from visibility on the cars for our communications.”
Beyond visibility, this serves as a powerful driver for growth and relationship-building, where sports become a prime platform for engagement with partners and clients.
Sports: A Vehicle for Values and Cohesion
With a long-standing presence in various sports settings, the timber construction company sees this partnership as a natural extension of its commitment: “Sports convey essential values. Auto racing is a team sport, even if it isn’t always perceived that way. Just like in a business, performance depends on the entire team. We must stand together in good times and in more difficult moments. ”
This collective dimension mirrors the very functioning of a company: “Whether managing international projects or organizing a racing team, perfect coordination is required between departments working behind the scenes. The demands are exactly the same. ”
Partnership also plays a role internally
“We have nearly 110 employees in the group. Sports help build cohesion, invite teams to events, and organize activities like go-kart races. This strengthens team spirit and reflects the company’s DNA.”
A shared vision with IDEC SPORT
For Patrice Lafargue, President of the IDEC Group and IDEC SPORT, this renewal is part of a commitment to continuity: “We are very happy to continue this adventure with Aux Charpentiers de France ACDF. This partnership is based on strong human values, professional alignment, and a shared vision of the collective. That is exactly what we look for in our collaborations. “
Nicolas Minassian, Team Principal of IDEC SPORT, also emphasizes the importance of these lasting relationships: “Stability and trust are essential in our discipline. Having a committed partner like Aux Charpentiers de France ACDF, who understands the importance of teamwork, is a real asset for continuing to progress and perform. I am very happy to have their trust and support in our racing program for the second year. “
For his part, Paul Lafargue, IDEC SPORT driver and Director of European Development for the IDEC Group, highlights the strategic dimension: “This type of partnership makes sense on every level. It creates synergies between our respective activities, both in France and internationally. Motorsports is a tremendous platform for connecting companies, sharing experiences, and developing opportunities.”
A 2026 season focused on performance
With this second year of collaboration, IDEC SPORT and Aux Charpentiers de France ACDF reaffirm their shared commitment to a long-term partnership and to continuing to pursue their ambitions, both on European circuits and on the international stage.
A partnership that, beyond competition, perfectly illustrates the strength of the collective and the power of shared values.
