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Esteban Masson

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Esteban Masson
Born (2004-09-18) September 18, 2004 (age 22)
Canada
OccupationRacing driver
Years active2019–present
Known for2021 French F4 Champion, 2023 Eurocup-3 Champion

Esteban Alexandre Heinrich Masson (born 18 September 2004) is a racing driver holding Canadian and French nationality, currently competing in the Super Formula Lights series with TOM'S as well as participating in the European Le Mans Series representing VDS Panis Racing. He earned championship titles in the 2021 French F4 and the 2023 Eurocup-3 seasons.

Masson has also competed in the FIA World Endurance Championship for Akkodis ASP Team, driving a Lexus RC F GT3 alongside teammates José María López and Takeshi Kimura. Additionally, he is a participant in the TGR Driver Challenge Program.

Karting

Originally from Canada, Masson started karting at the tender age of three. After moving to France, he achieved numerous regional and national victories across mini-kart, Minimes, and Cadets divisions. His accolades include winning the National Series Karting championship in 2018 and capturing the French Junior Championship title in 2019. In 2020, he secured fifth place overall in the IAME Euro Series.

2019

Masson's single-seater debut occurred during the final round of the 2019 French F4 Championship at the Paul Ricard Circuit, where he concluded all three races outside the top ten, with his highest finish being eleventh place.

2020

In 2020, Masson once again participated solely in the concluding round of the French F4 at Le Castellet. He improved his performance by scoring points in two races; however, as a guest driver, he was not eligible to earn championship points.

2021

Taking part full-time in the French F4 Championship during 2021, Masson began with strong victories at Nogaro, Magny-Cours, and the Hungaroring, which placed him at the forefront of the championship early on. Subpar results at Lédenon and Monza allowed competitor Macéo Capietto to surpass him. Masson responded by claiming wins at both Le Castellet and Nevers.

The championship battle ended controversially when Capietto collided with Masson on the final lap of the last race, initially granting Capietto the title. However, following a review by race officials, Capietto was disqualified from all results of that weekend, thereby confirming Masson as the champion of French F4.

2022

Masson progressed to the Formula Regional European Championship in 2022 as one of five drivers selected by the French Federation of Automobile Sport for their Équipe de France program. He joined FA Racing, led by two-time Formula One World Champion Fernando Alonso, alongside teammates Victor Bernier and Nicolás Baptiste. During an event at Circuit Zandvoort, Masson was involved in an accident with Pietro Delli Guanti that caused his car to roll; fortunately, there were no injuries or penalties.

Prior to competing at Spa-Francorchamps, Masson transferred to ART Grand Prix, taking over from Mari Boya. Throughout the season, he managed to score a single point at the Hungaroring, finishing 24th overall in the championship standings.

2023

Masson made a comeback to the Formula Regional European Championship with Saintéloc Racing during the event at Hungaroring. He achieved both his and Saintéloc's inaugural FRECA podium by finishing second at Circuit Paul Ricard, concluding the season 16th overall with three further points-scoring finishes.

Eurocup-3

During 2023, Masson participated in Eurocup-3 representing Campos Racing. After a modest beginning, he secured two victories at Aragón. Consecutive podium finishes at Monza propelled him to the top of the championship standings, which he reinforced with another pair of wins at Zandvoort. Although a double retirement at Circuito de Jerez reduced his advantage, Masson remained competitive as challenger Mari Boya narrowed the margin through strong performances. Entering the final round at Barcelona with a lead of just one point, Masson clinched the championship by winning both races, showcasing tactical mastery and steady execution.

Super Formula Lights

In 2025, Masson returned to single-seater racing by joining TOM'S in the Super Formula Lights series.

2023

Masson made his endurance racing debut in the closing round of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship at the 8 Hours of Bahrain, competing for Kessel Racing in the LMGTE Am class and finishing in fifth place.

2024

For 2024, Masson committed to a full-season campaign in the World Endurance Championship, driving in the LMGT3 category with Akkodis ASP Team alongside teammates José María López and Takeshi Kimura.

2025

In 2025, Masson will move up to prototype racing by entering the LMP2 division of the 2025 European Le Mans Series with VDS Panis Racing, partnering with Ollie Gray and Charles Milesi.

Racing career summary

Season Series Team Races Wins Poles F/Laps Podiums Points Position
2019 French F4 Championship FFSA Academy 3 0 0 0 0 0 NC†
2020 French F4 Championship FFSA Academy 3 0 0 0 0 0 NC†
2021 French F4 Championship FFSA Academy 20 6 9 5 10 236 1st
2022 Formula Regional European Championship FA Racing by MP 12 0 0 0 0 1 24th
ART Grand Prix 8 0 0 0 0
2023 Eurocup-3 Campos Racing 16 8 6 7 10 273 style="background:#FFFFBF"|1st
2023 Formula Regional European Championship Saintéloc Racing 12 0 0 0 1 39 16th
2023 FIA World Endurance Championship - LMGTE Am Kessel Racing 1 0 0 0 0 15 21st
2024 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship - LMGT3 Akkodis ASP Team 8 0 0 0 0 8 27th
2024 European Le Mans Series - LMGT3 Kessel Racing 6 2 0 2 2 74 style="background:#DFDFDF;"|'2nd'
2024-25 2024–25 Asian Le Mans Series - GT CarGuy Racing 2 1 0 0 1 25 15th
2025 2025 Super Formula Lights TOM'S 0 0 0 0 0 0 NC*
2025 European Le Mans Series - LMP2 Marc VDS Racing Team Panis Racing 3 1 0 0 2 51 style="background:#FFFFBF;"|'1st*'
align=left :2025 FIA World Endurance Championship - LMGT3 
 	:align=left		:Akkodis ASP Team

 	:1

 	:0

 	:0

 	:0

 	:1

 	:15

 	:20th*

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 	:2025 Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie - SP8T

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 	:Toyota Gazoo Racing

* Season currently in progress.
† Guest entrant, not eligible for championship points.

Full French F4 Championship Results

(key) (Entries in bold denote pole position) (Entries in italics signify fastest lap)

Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Final Position Total Points
2019 NOG
1 		NOG
2 		NOG
3 		PAU
1 		PAU
2 		PAU
3 		SPA
1 		SPA
2 		SPA
3 		LÉD
1 		LÉD
2 		LÉD
3 		HUN
1 		HUN
2 		HUN
3 		MAG
1 		MAG
2 		MAG
3 		LEC
1
18 		LEC
2
12 		LEC
3
11 		NC† 0
2020 NOG
1 		NOG
2 		NOG
3 		MAG
1 		MAG
2 		MAG
3 		ZAN
1 		ZAN
2 		ZAN
3 		LEC1
1 		LEC1
2 		LEC1
3 		SPA
1 		SPA
2 		SPA
3 		LEC2
1 		LEC2
2 		LEC2
3 		LEC3
1
4 		LEC3
2
11 		LEC3
3
8 		NC† 0
get=2021

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1
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2
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3
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1
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2
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3
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1
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3
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Champion 236  265, including dropped points

† Due to Masson's status as a guest competitor, he was not eligible to earn championship points.

Complete Formula Regional European Championship results

(key) (Entries shown in bold denote pole position) (Entries in italics signify fastest lap)

Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 DC Points
2022 FA Racing by MP MNZ
1
17 		MNZ
2
22 		IMO
1
23 		IMO
2
20 		MCO
1
14 		MCO
2
15 		LEC
1
32 		LEC
2
Ret 		ZAN
1
14 		ZAN
2
Ret 		HUN
1
10 		HUN
2
11 		24th 1
ART Grand Prix SPA
1
17 		SPA
2
22 		RBR
1
22 		RBR
2
Ret 		CAT
1
19 		CAT
2
16 		MUG
1
19 		MUG
2
22
Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 DC Points
2023 Saintéloc Racing HUN
1
15 		HUN
2
11 		SPA
1
17 		SPA
2
11 		LEC
1
13 		LEC
2
2 		RBR
1
13 		RBR
2
4 		MNZ
1
6 		MNZ
2
16 		HOC
1
Ret 		HOC
2
Ret 		16th 39
  • The current season remains ongoing.

Full Eurocup-3 Results

(key) (Races shown in bold denote pole position) (Races in italics signify fastest lap)

Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 DC Points
2023 Campos Racing SPA
1
6 		SPA
2
7 		ARA
1
1 		ARA
2
1 		MNZ
1
3 		MNZ
2
3 		ZAN
1
1 		ZAN
2
1 		JER
1
Ret 		JER
2
Ret 		EST
1
1 		EST
2
14 		CRT
1
1 		CRT
2
5 		CAT
1
1 		CAT
2
1 		1st 273

Full FIA World Endurance Championship Results

(key) (Pole positions displayed in bold; fastest laps shown in italics)

Year Entrant Class Car Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Rank Points
2023 Kessel Racing LMGTE Am Ferrari 488 GTE Evo Ferrari F154CB 3.9 L Turbo V8 SEB ALG SPA LMS MNZ FUJ BHR
5 		21st 15
2024 Akkodis ASP Team LMGT3 Lexus RC F GT3 Lexus 2UR-GSE 5.0 L V8 QAT
16 		IMO
15 		SPA
14 		LMS
10 		SÃO
11 		COA
11 		FUJ
12 		BHR
Ret 		27th 8

2025

Akkodis ASP Team

LMGT3

Lexus RC F GT3

Lexus 2UR-GSE 5.0 L V8

QAT

style="background:#FFDF9F;" | IMO
3

SPA

LMS

SÃO

COA

FUJ

BHR

20th*

15*

* Season currently underway.

Full European Le Mans Series Results

(key) (Events highlighted in bold denote pole position; results shown in italics represent fastest lap)

Year Team Category Vehicle Power Unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 Final Standing Total Points
2024 Kessel Racing LMGT3 Ferrari 296 GT3 Ferrari F163 3.0 L Turbocharged V6 CAT
9 		LEC
Ret 		IMO
4 		SPA
1 		MUG
1 		ALG
5 		2nd 74
2025 VDS Panis Racing LMP2 Oreca 07 Gibson GK428 4.2 L V8 CAT
2 		LEC
6 		IMO
1 		SPA
 SIL
 ALG
 1st* 51*

* Current season underway.

Full 24 Hours of Le Mans Results

Year Squad Co-Drivers Automobile Division Completed Laps Pos. Class
Pos.
2024 Akkodis ASP Team Jack Hawksworth
Takeshi Kimura 		Lexus RC F GT3 LMGT3 279 37th 10th
2025 VDS Panis Racing Oliver Gray
Franck Perera 		Oreca 07-Gibson LMP2 367 2nd ' style="background:#DFDFDF;"

Complete Super Formula Lights Results

( key) (Pole positions shown in bold; fastest laps in italics)

Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Final Position Points Accumulated

|- |2025 

!TOM'S
|style="background:#FFFFFF;" | SUZ
1
 
|style="background:#FFFFFF;" | SUZ
2
 
|style="background:#FFFFFF;" | SUZ
3
 
|style="background:#FFDF9F;" | AUT
1
 
|style="background:#DFFFDF;" | AUT
2
 
|style="background:;" | OKA
1

|style="background:;" | OKA
2

|style="background:;" | OKA
3

|style="background:;" | SUG
1

|style="background:;" | SUG
2

|style="background:;" | SUG
3

|style="background:;" | SUG
4

|style="background:;" | FUJ
1

|style="background:;" | FUJ
2

|style="background:;" | FUJ
3

|style="background:;" | MOT
1

|style="background:;" | MOT
2

|style="background:;" | MOT
3

!7th*
!7*

|} * Season currently ongoing.

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