Empowering New Chapters | ETO Markets Backs Drivers Making History
ETO Markets is a global financial services brand headquartered in Australia with business coverage across more than 120 countries and regions. The brand’s core values of innovation, resilience and breakthrough align closely with the spirit of motorsport where courage and relentless pursuit define the discipline.
With a global outlook and deep industry expertise, ETO Markets has officially partnered with Hong Kong professional racing driver Denise Yeung.
ETO Markets will fully support her campaign in the 2026 Road to Le Mans. This milestone makes Denise the first Chinese woman to compete in Road to Le Mans, filling a long-standing gap for Chinese female drivers in international endurance racing and marking a new chapter for China’s motorsport presence.
A Stronger Grid A New Era | 2026 Road to Le Mans Raises the Bar
Road to Le Mans is part of the Michelin Le Mans Cup and has served as a key pathway to the 24 Hours of Le Mans since its establishment in 2016. Sanctioned by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest, the event is known for its rigorous regulations and is regarded as a benchmark within global endurance racing.
The 2026 season features the strongest field in the event’s history with 45 professional race cars competing across LMP3, LMP3 Pro Am , and GT3 categories. The grid includes top-tier machinery from Ligier, Duqueine, Ferrari, and Porsche. Both the scale and competitive level of the event reach new records.
This year also introduces a major format upgrade. A single 3-hour endurance challenge has replaced the traditional two 60-minute sprint races. The new format significantly increases the demands on driver stamina, pace management , and team strategy. The race will take place from June 10 to 12 on the full 13.6 kilometre Circuit de la Sarthe.
As the official curtain raiser to the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the event delivers peak visibility, competitive prestige and industry attention. It is one of the most important proving grounds for drivers aiming to enter the world’s top endurance stage.
Breaking Barriers Driven by Passion | Denise Yeung Redefines What Is Possible
In her fifties and a mother of three, Denise Yeung has shattered long-standing age and gender barriers in international endurance racing. Historically, Road to Le Mans has seen only 2 to 3 female drivers per season, most of them in their twenties. Her entry stands as a powerful symbol of determination and resilience.
Denise notes that Le Mans is an extreme challenge. A single race involves nearly 728 corners with braking forces reaching 110 kilograms at key turns. Combined with intense G force, the physical and mental demands are immense. With limited motorsport infrastructure in Hong Kong, female drivers often need 20 to 30 percent more training than male drivers to reach the same performance threshold.
With comprehensive support from ETO Markets, Denise is able to focus fully on preparation without logistical burdens. She believes age is only a number and identity never defines one’s limits. Competing at Le Mans is the culmination of her decade long dream and she hopes her journey inspires more women to break through self imposed boundaries and pursue their passions with confidence.
With more than a decade of experience in Asian motorsport, Denise has built a sself-imposedtrong competitive foundation and an impressive track record. She was crowned Female Group Champion in the Chinese Cup at the 2014 Macau Grand Prix and became the 2015 Hong Kong Touring Car Championship Group N2000 Champion of the Year. She has also achieved multiple podium finishes across Asian touring car events.
In 2025, she secured third place in the Formula 4 Chinese Masters, further advancing her transition from touring cars to higher-level endurance racing. Her Road to Le Mans campaign marks a new career peak and a landmark moment for Chinese women on the global motorsport stage.
A Powerful Duo Aiming for the Podium | Strategic Partnership for a Breakthrough Season
For the 2026 Road to Le Mans, Denise Yeung will team up with British rising star Theo Micouris. Their complementary strengths create a highly competitive pairing capable of excelling in the new 3-hour endurance format.
At 20 years old, Theo Micouris is one of Europe’s most promising young drivers. After a decorated karting career with multiple championship titles, he transitioned to circuit racing and continued his winning momentum.
At 20 years old, Theo Micouris is one of Europe’s standout young racing talents. After a decorated karting career with multiple championship titles, he transitioned to circuit racing and continued to lead from the front.
He was crowned the 2023 Overall Radical Cup UK Champion, won the 2024 Ligier European Series JS P4 title, and claimed third overall at the 2025 Road to Le Mans. With strong familiarity with the Circuit de la Sarthe and the rhythm of endurance racing, his raw pace, tactical racecraft and long-distance race management place him among the top talents of his generation.
Denise brings stability, consistency and long-distance rhythm control while Theo contributes explosive pace and overtaking capability. Their synergy balances endurance reliability with competitive aggression, positioning them as strong contenders within a world-class field.
Full Coverage Shared Glory | ETO Markets Tracks Every Moment
As the primary sponsor of Denise Yeung’s Road to Le Mans campaign, ETO Markets will provide full event coverage and real-time updates throughout the race weekend.
Stay tuned as we witness Denise Yeung push her limits on one of the world’s most iconic circuits and showcase the strength of Chinese motorsport on the global stage.