FIA Euro RX5: First historic victory for the Ligier XC04 cross car with Volland Racing and Tim Braumüller

The Ligier XC04 made a strong debut in the FIA European Rallycross Championship. In the opening round of the new RX5 category, held at the Biķernieki circuit in Latvia, on 9-10 May 2026, Tim Braumüller delivered a historic victory for Volland Racing and Ligier. At the end of a particularly hard-fought final, the German driver claimed victory at the wheel of the Ligier XC04 and became the very first winner in the FIA Euro RX5 category. The Ligier XC04 at…
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Grand Prix de France Historique: Ligier Automotive brings 55 years of history back to life and celebrates 50 years in Formula 1

From May 8 to 10, 2026, Ligier Automotive successfully celebrated the 50th anniversary of the brand's Formula 1 debut at the KENNOL Grand Prix de France Historique at Circuit Paul Ricard. Over three days, the Ligier area immersed visitors in more than 55 years of history through an exceptional display, meetings with iconic drivers and several particularly memorable on-track parades. Eight cars to tell the Ligier story Eight cars representing the major eras of Ligier were brought together in the…

IMSA Airbnb Endurance Challenge: The Ligier JS P325 wins at COTA with Toney Driver Development.

The Ligier JS P325 claimed its first victory in the new IMSA Airbnb Endurance Challenge. In the second round of the season, held on May 9, 2026, at Circuit of The Americas, the #95 Toney Driver Development Ligier JS P325, shared by Wyatt Brichacek and Titus Sherlock, won the two-hour race after a controlled performance. The #77 Forte Racing Ligier JS P325, driven by Patrick Kujala and Brian Thienes, finished second, giving the French constructor a one-two finish. The #95…

Ligier Automotive Celebrates 50 Years Since the Brand’s Formula 1 Debut at the KENNOL Grand Prix de France Historique.

From May 8 to 10, 2026, during the KENNOL Grand Prix de France Historique at Circuit Paul Ricard, Ligier Automotive will celebrate two major anniversaries in its racing history: 50 years since Ligier made its Formula 1 debut in 1976, and 30 years since Olivier Panis' victory at the 1996 Monaco Grand Prix. Founded in 1969 by Guy Ligier, the Ligier brand now boasts more than 55 years of history. Its involvement in Formula 1, which began in 1976, left…

European Le Mans Series: A 100% Ligier JS P325 top five in LMP3 at the 4 Hours of Le Castellet

Second race and second consecutive victory for the Ligier JS P325 in the European Le Mans Series on May 3, 2026. After the success of the #5 Rinaldi Racing Ligier JS P325 in the opening round in Barcelona, Ligier's LMP3 prototype confirmed its strong form at the 4 Hours of Le Castellet with a 100% Ligier top five. Already on the podium in Spain, the #13 Inter Europol Competition Ligier JS P325, shared by Alexander Bukhantsov, Henry Cubides-Olarte and Chun…