Performance without reward for the Ligier JS P217

Despite the Ligier JS P217s having clearly shown that they were back in the running for the podium during this 86th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, various incidents hindered the teams' plans. The Ligier JS P217 has to content itself with a place in the top 5 of the LM P2 class thanks to the #32 United Autosports' ascent through the field. In the top 3 of the LM P2 class for nearly two-third of the race,…
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LM24 H+17 – The #23 Ligier JS P217 still 2nd LM P2

The sun has risen over the circuit of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and, with more than two thirds of the race completed, seven of the eight Ligier JS P217 cars entered are still on track. The reliability of the sports-prototype designed by Onroak Automotive is an especially important aspect in such a demanding race. Team Panis Barthez Compétition is continuing to have an impeccable race. Their Ligier JS P217 kept between second and third place in the LM…

LM24 H+8: the #23 Panis Barthez Compétition Ligier JS P217 in 2nd position in LM P2

At precisely 3 o'clock, the 8 Ligier JS P217 entered in the 86th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans took off to take on one of the most legendary, but also one of the hardest endurance races. The first hours of the race matched the pace that was set in the qualifying sessions by the Ligier sports-prototype equipped with its new aerodynamic Le Mans kit. The #23 Panis Barthez Compétition Ligier JS P217 has had an excellent start…

The Ligier JS P3 on the podium of both Road to Le Mans races

The 3rd edition of Road to Le Mans, the third round of the Michelin Le Mans Cup was held as the opener to the 2018 24 Hours of Le Mans. Of the 50 cars entered, 26 Ligier JS P3 replied to the invitation of the Automobile Club de l'Ouest to take part in both 55-minute races, held on the legendary 13'626 km layout. Since the first edition of the event in 2016, the Ligier JS P3 has been present on…

2nd podium for the #33 United Autosports Ligier JS P3 in the 2018 Road to le Mans

As a curtain raiser for the 86th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the competitors of the Michelin Le Mans Cup took part in the 2nd race of the Road to Le Mans event. 24 Ligier JS P3s were at the start this morning on the legendary 13'626 km layout. The 55 minutes of the race were punctuated by several incidents and cars going off track, and the suspense lasted right into the last lap. Leading after the…