A Thrilling Year of Formula Racing in the U.S.

The 2024 season underscored the depth of talent and competition in the U.S. open-wheel championships. From the inaugural Ligier JS F4 Series providing an accessible entry point for aspiring racers to the F4 U.S. Championship debuting the advanced Ligier JS F422, and the high-stakes battles in FR Americas, each series delivered unforgettable moments. With intense rivalries, dramatic title deciders, and promising young drivers taking significant steps in their careers, these championships continue to solidify their reputation as premier proving grounds…
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Reflecting on the Development of Ligier’s New Generation LMP3: The Ligier JS P325

As the 2024 season draws to a close, Ligier Automotive is preparing to write a new chapter in the history of its LMP3 prototypes with the Ligier JS P325, the French manufacturer's third-generation LMP3. Unveiled at the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Ligier JS P325 will make its competitive debut in 2025 in the European Le Mans Series (ELMS) and the Michelin Le Mans Cup (MLMC) before being gradually introduced to other Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO)-sanctioned championships…

Back-to-back Titles for the Ligier JS P320 in Brazil: A. Mattheis Motorsport Clinches Double Crown

On Saturday, November 30, 2024, the Ligier JS P320 #9 from A. Mattheis Motorsport secured the overall championship and the P1 class title in the Império Endurance Brasil series. Xandinho Negrão and Marcos Gomes delivered a historic moment for their team on the Ayrton Senna Circuit in Goiânia. This iconic Brazilian track, named after the Formula 1 legend, added an extra layer of significance to their achievement. The title came down to the penultimate lap when Negrão made a decisive…

Asian Le Mans Series: Second win in a row for AF Corse by Ultimate and their Ligier JS P320

The second race of the Asian Le Mans Series took place on Sunday, December 8, the day after the opening of the 2024/25 season. It was marked by extreme weather conditions. Although the day began with bright sunshine and temperatures in excess of 35°C, the weather quickly deteriorated, culminating in a violent thunderstorm that brought out a red flag with an hour to go. AF Corse by Ultimate took its second LMP3 win with Stéphane Lémeret, Matteo Quintarelli and Bence…

Asian Le Mans Series: A first victory for the #35 AF Corse by Ultimate Ligier JS P320 and its rookie drivers

On December 7, 2024, under the blazing sun and track temperatures reaching 34°C, the 2024/25 Asian Le Mans Series kicked off with a memorable performance by AF Corse by Ultimate. Not only was the team entering a Ligier JS P320 in the championship for the first time, but their drivers, Matteo Quintarelli, Stéphane Lémeret, and Bence Valint, were making their debut in sport-prototype racing. The #35 Ligier JS P320 crossed the finish line ahead of High Class Racing (Mark Patterson,…