Duqueine Engineering

What Duqueine Engineering does

Duqueine Engineering (legally SAS DUQUEINE Automotive) is a French motorsport constructor founded in 2014 and headquartered in Uzès, with manufacturing operations in Saint Martin de Valgalgues and a driver training center in Alès. The company designs, engineers, and builds LMP3 prototype racing chassis — the D08 platform and its D09 successor — that are sold to private and factory teams competing in endurance racing series. Its core technology base is mechanical and aerodynamic: homologated LMP3 chassis sold as turnkey race cars to customer teams, with associated spare parts, technical support, and continuous development validated through direct factory racing.

The company operates a vertically integrated business model. Revenue is generated primarily through chassis unit sales and aftermarket parts to a customer base of approximately 15 named teams across Europe, North America, and Asia. Secondary revenue streams include the in-house DUQUEINE Team racing budget (sponsorship and prize money from ELMS, 24H Le Mans, Michelin Le Mans Cup, Prototype Cup Germany), the Alès training center serving amateur and professional drivers, Pit Stop Coffee consumer merchandise, and e-commerce apparel. The LMP2 partnership with R-ace GP announced in early 2026 marks an expansion of the competitive product surface from LMP3 into the LMP2 class.

Duqueine is founder-led by Gilles Duqueine and operates as a privately held SAS with registered share capital of €65,069 and 11-50 employees. No external funding rounds, acquisitions, or minority investments are disclosed. The company competes against a small set of approved LMP3 constructors in a niche segment governed by the ACO/FIA technical regulations, with on-track results — including leading the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans for 20 hours — functioning as the principal mechanism for customer acquisition and brand validation.

Name

Duqueine Engineering

Legal name

SAS DUQUEINE Automotive

Website

https://duqueine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Duqueine Engineering is a French motorsport constructor that designs, builds, and sells LMP3 prototype racing chassis (D08, D09) to endurance racing teams, while operating its own DUQUEINE Team, a driver training center, and consumer merchandise lines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Uzès

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Prototype Vehicle Sales: Design and production of high-performance LMP3 prototypes (D08, D09) sold to racing teams worldwide
2. Racing Team Operations: Operating DUQUEINE Team competing in endurance racing championships (ELMS, 24 Hours of Le Mans)
3. Training Center Services: Driver coaching, simulators, and track sessions at Alès Mechanical Center
4. E-commerce/Merchandise: Online shop for merchandise and racing products

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Duqueine Engineering designs, engineers, and manufactures proprietary LMP3 endurance racing prototypes (D08 and D09) sold to professional motorsport teams competing in international championships. The company also operates the DUQUEINE endurance racing team in LMP2 and LMP3 classes, and runs a driver Training Center providing coaching, simulator sessions, and track days at the Alès Mechanical Center in France.

Product overview

Duqueine Engineering is a French motorsport company operating two divisions: Duqueine Automotive (LMP3/LMP2 prototype manufacturer) and Duqueine Team (endurance racing team). The product portfolio centers on the D08 and D09 LMP3 prototype race cars, supplemented by LMP2 competition in partnership with Oreca. Additional offerings include a Training Center providing coaching and simulator sessions, and Pit Stop Coffee hospitality services at racing venues. The company competes in European Le Mans Series, 24 Hours of Le Mans, IMSA WeatherTech Championship, Michelin Le Mans Cup, Prototype Cup Germany, and Asian Le Mans Series.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DUQUEINE D08: LMP3 prototype chassis manufactured by Duqueine Automotive, competing in various endurance racing championships worldwide.
• DUQUEINE D09
• DUQUEINE Training Center
• Pit Stop Coffee

Products and services

• DUQUEINE D08 LMP3 Prototype High-performance LMP3 endurance racing prototype chassis designed and manufactured by Duqueine Automotive, sold to professional racing teams for competition in international endurance racing series.
• DUQUEINE D09 LMP3 Prototype Latest-generation LMP3 endurance racing prototype chassis, successor to the D08, sold to professional motorsport teams and validated by multiple championship results across international series.
• DUQUEINE LMP2 Programme LMP2 prototype racing programme operated by DUQUEINE Team in partnership with Oreca, competing in the European Le Mans Series and 24 Hours of Le Mans.
• DUQUEINE Team Endurance Racing Services Factory endurance racing team services operated by DUQUEINE, competing at the highest level of international motorsport including the European Le Mans Series, 24 Hours of Le Mans, IMSA WeatherTech, Michelin Le Mans Cup, Asian Le Mans Series, and Prototype Cup Germany.
• DUQUEINE Training Center Paid driver development service offering personalized coaching, simulator sessions, and track-day experiences at the Alès Mechanical Center with professional motorsport engineers, targeted at amateur and aspiring professional racing drivers.
• Pit Stop Coffee Hospitality Hospitality service at the racing facility offering coffees, snacks, and quick meals to visitors and motorsport fans as a brand experience and on-site revenue stream.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3rd place podium at 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans (LMP2 class)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• R-ace GPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Strategic partnership for LMP2 competition. DUQUEINE Team and R-ace GP join forces for a new chapter in LMP2, an association motivated by performance. R-ace GP uses DUQUEINE D09 in Michelin Le Mans Cup and secured the 2025 championship title.
• DKR EngineeringcoreTechnology or IntegrationDKR Engineering is ELMS 2021 champion using DUQUEINE D08. Secured 4 poles and 1 win in Asian Le Mans Series 2022. Multiple race wins and championships with D08 and D09 prototypes.
• Muehlner MotorsportmajorTechnology or IntegrationUses DUQUEINE D08 in IMSA WeatherTech and Prototype Challenge. Secured pole positions and podiums at Daytona 2022 and multiple venues.
• JDC MotorsportsmajorTechnology or IntegrationUses DUQUEINE D08 in IMSA. Three D08s at Daytona 2022 with pole position and podium finish. Consistent performer in IMSA.
• AWA RacingmajorTechnology or IntegrationCanadian team using DUQUEINE D08 in partnership with Mantella Autosport. Debut WeatherTech race resulted in podium finish. Solid debut performance.
• Gebhardt MotorsportcoreTechnology or IntegrationDominant in IMSA 2025 with Duqueine D08. Catalano won LMP3 title, Tunjo finished runner-up. Key championship-winning partner.
• Rinaldi RacingmajorTechnology or IntegrationUses DUQUEINE D08 in Asian Le Mans Series. Finished 3rd overall in 2022 championship in partnership with WTM.
• WTMmajorTechnology or IntegrationPartners with Rinaldi Racing in Asian Le Mans Series. Uses DUQUEINE D08. Consistent championship contender.
• PRiMA EsportsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSimRacing partnership for GT World Series and Virtual 24H of Le Mans. Kylian Drumont secured victories in Manufacturers Cup and Nations Cup at GT World Series Showdown 2022.
• Agence DCMminorOthersWebsite hosting provider and digital agency for DUQUEINE. Located at 37 rue Bourgmayer, 01000 Bourg-en-Bresse.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wolf Racing Cars: Manufacturer of the Wolf GB08, an LMP3-class prototype sold to amateur and professional endurance teams — competes with DUQUEINE in entry-level and customer-driver LMP3 markets including Prototype Cup Germany and MLMC.
• Norma Auto Concept: French prototype manufacturer (Norma M20/M30) historically supplying LMP3 and hill-climb prototypes — same national base and same prototype class as DUQUEINE, targeting similar endurance racing customers.
• Ligier Automotive: French manufacturer of LMP2, LMP3, and LMP4 prototype chassis (JS P320, JS P217) sold to professional endurance racing teams — the most direct LMP3 competitor to DUQUEINE's D08/D09 in the same ACO-regulated class.
• Multimatic Motorsports: North American motorsport operation that has supplied LMP3 chassis (via the Riley/Multimatic Mk30) into the IMSA ladder — directly comparable LMP3 platform supplier to DUQUEINE in the North American market.
• ADESS: Italian racing prototype manufacturer producing LMP3-class chassis for European and international endurance series — competes head-to-head with DUQUEINE for the same professional team customers.

Emerging players

• Ginetta: British racing car manufacturer producing the Ginetta P2/01 (LMP2-derived prototype) for endurance categories — adjacent prototype manufacturer competing in similar ACO-regulated spaces as DUQUEINE.
• JOTA Sport: UK endurance racing team competing at the highest LMP2 and Hypercar levels in WEC and ELMS — comparable racing-operations peer to DUQUEINE Team, though at a higher competitive tier.
• United Autosports: UK-based endurance racing team competing in ELMS, ALMS, and IMSA with LMP2 and LMP3 entries — comparable to DUQUEINE Team as a vertically active racing operation that also influences chassis purchase decisions for customers.

Broad incumbents

• Oreca: Major French motorsport company designing and supplying LMP2 and LMP3 chassis (ORECA 07, ORECA 03) — DUQUEINE Team itself uses Oreca LMP2 chassis, making Oreca both a supplier and an adjacent competitor with far broader resources.

Others

• Tatuus: Italian racing car manufacturer known for single-seater formulae (F4, F3, FR) and the Tatuus LMP3 prototype — adjacent motorsport vehicle manufacturer serving the same professional team customer base as DUQUEINE.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/DuqueineTeam
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/duqueine-team
• Instagraminstagram.com/duqueine_team

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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