Louis Rousset

Louis Rousset (born 25 January 1999) is a French racing driver competing in the LMP2 class of the European Le Mans Series for Forestier Racing by Panis.

Career Rousset made his car racing debut in the Électrique class of the 2016–17 Andros Trophy in ice racing, having won the eVolant Andros in late 2016. Upon winning the shootout, Rousset began receiving financial backing from Yves Forestier, CEO of the Petit Forestier group, becoming his main sponsor as he began sporting liveries primarily featuring the refrigerated vehicle rental company. Racing in the Andros Trophy for four of the next five seasons, Rousset scored a handful of Elite class wins before prioritising circuit racing from 2022 onwards.

Rousset driving in Porsche Supercup at the Red Bull Ring in 2024.

Amid his time in the Andros Trophy, Rousset made his circuit racing debut at the Dijon round of the 2018 French GT4 Cup for Ginetta-linked CMR. Three years later, Rousset joined Matthieu Vaxivière and Aurélien Panis' VPS Racing squad to compete in the Trophée MitJet 2L France, winning 15 of the 24 races to secure his first title in racing. Stepping up to LMP3 competition for 2022, Rousset joined MV2S Forestier Racing to race in the Le Mans Cup alongside Jérôme de Sadeleer. In his first season in the series, Rousset took a pair of second-place finishes at Le Castellet and Monza en route to a fifth-place points finish. During 2022, Rousset also made a one-off appearance in the LMP3 class of the European Le Mans Series at Barcelona for EuroInternational.

Rousset racing for Forestier Racing by VPS in LMP3 at the 2025 Road to Le Mans.

Two seasons in Porsche Carrera Cup France then ensued, finishing eighth for CLRT in 2023 and ninth for Martinet by Alméras in 2024, a year that also saw Rousset take on a full season of Porsche Supercup. Rousset then returned to LMP3 racing in 2025, racing for Forestier Racing by VPS in the Le Mans Cup. Partnering Romain Favre, he scored a pair of second-place finishes at Silverstone and Algarve, as well as third place at Barcelona on his way to third in the standings.

Rousset graduated to LMP2 competition in 2026, joining reigning champions Forestier Racing by Panis for his rookie season in the European Le Mans Series. In his debut race at Barcelona, Rousset incurred three penalties, but managed to win overall after a late charge by teammate Esteban Masson.

Racing record Racing career summary

† As Rousset was a guest driver, he was ineligible to score points.

Complete Le Mans Cup results (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)

Complete European Le Mans Series results (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)

Complete Porsche Carrera Cup France results (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Complete Porsche Supercup results (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap) Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Points 2024 Martinet/Forestier Racing IMO MON RBR SIL HUN SPA ZAN MNZ 16th 16

Complete 24 Hours of Le Mans results Year Team Co-Drivers Car Class Laps 2026 Forestier Racing by Panis Oliver Gray Esteban Masson Oreca 07-Gibson LMP2 360 17th 3rd