The Australian now adds a major European endurance program with Proton Competition, where he will contest the ELMS season alongside Porsche factory driver Richard Lietz and American driver Matt Kurzejewski.
Sargent arrives in Europe on the back of a breakthrough run of results, including victory in GT World Challenge America with GMG Racing alongside Kyle Washington last weekend.
Just weeks earlier, Sargent also stood on the podium in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, finishing third at Sebring with Adam Adelson and Callum Ilott in the grueling Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring.
The Australian now adds a major European endurance program with Proton Competition, where he will contest the ELMS season alongside Porsche factory driver Richard Lietz and American driver Matt Kurzejewski.
A new chapter begins in Europe.
“This is a big milestone for me,” said Sargent. “To go and race in Europe and experience these tracks is something I’ve always wanted to do. It feels similar to when I first came to the U.S. and started ticking off those circuits. Now I get to do that again in Europe, and that’s really special.
“I’ve already been fortunate to sample a couple of these venues, and just arriving at places you’ve watched on TV for years is incredible. It’s a pretty surreal feeling, and it’s going to be a big step in my development as a driver.”
The six-round ELMS championship will take Sargent across some of the world’s most iconic venues:
2026 European Le Mans Series schedule 12 April – 4 Hours of Barcelona (Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Spain) 3 May – 4 Hours of Le Castellet (Circuit Paul Ricard, France) 5 July – 4 Hours of Imola (Imola Circuit, Italy) 23 August – 4 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps (Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium) 13 September – 4 Hours of Silverstone (Silverstone Circuit, United Kingdom) 10 October – 4 Hours of Portimão (Algarve International Circuit, Portugal)
“To be paired with someone like Richard is huge,” Sargent added. “He brings so much experience and knowledge, and having that around you is invaluable. I think we’ve got a really strong lineup, and I’m looking forward to what we can achieve together. “I’ve been able to work with Matt now for a few days, and he has been great. We clicked straight away, and I really like working with him.”
Heritage-inspired livery marks 75 years of Porsche Motorsport.
Sargent’s ELMS entry will carry a special livery created to celebrate 75 years of Porsche Motorsport, blending historic design cues with modern identity.
The concept draws direct inspiration from the Porsche 356 SL, the car that delivered Porsche’s first class victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1951. Reflecting that heritage, the design adopts a deliberately minimalistic and functional approach.
A classic silver base forms the foundation of the livery, mirroring the understated look of its historic predecessor. Along the sides, the iconic round number panel returns as a clear nod to Porsche’s early motorsport identity, now featuring the number “75” to mark the anniversary.
To bridge past and present, the design also integrates elements from Porsche’s modern GT3 R communication livery, incorporating its distinctive pattern into the overall scheme. The result is a cohesive visual identity that reflects 75 years of Porsche Motorsport evolution – combining tradition with modern GT3 performance.
Expanding GT3 experience across global platforms.
The ELMS campaign complements a full slate of competition in North America, where Sargent continues to establish himself as one of Porsche’s rising GT talents.
He remains part of Wright Motorsports’ endurance lineup in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, while his full-season GT World Challenge America campaign with GMG Racing continues to deliver results.
“It’s been a really exciting year already,” Sargent said. “The GT World Challenge program has been a great platform, especially with the longer race format. You’re learning how to manage races differently, how to work with your team over a longer stint, and that all ties directly into what I’ll be doing in ELMS.”
“That Sebring podium felt like a win for us,” he added. “It’s such a tough race, physically and mentally, and to come away with a result like that meant a lot to everyone involved.”
Porsche Pyramid progression continues.
Sargent’s
“The Porsche Pyramid really works,” he said. “I was able to get to GT3 level a lot quicker than I expected, and without that program, I wouldn’t be in this position.
“To be recognized as a Selected Driver and continue that relationship is something I’m really proud of. The goal is to keep building, keep improving, and stay within Porsche long-term.”
With strong results already secured and a full international schedule ahead, Sargent now enters a defining season in his career.
“It’s a bit of a pinch-me moment,” he said. “A few years ago, I was towing my own car to local tracks in Australia. Now I’m racing in the U.S. and Europe in top-level GT3 competition.
“But it just motivates you more. You want to keep pushing, keep improving, and make the most of every opportunity. This year is a big step, and I’m excited to see where it leads.”
