Ligier European Series

Created by Ligier Automotive in collaboration with the ELMS, the Ligier European Series is a single-make championship dedicated to the Ligier JS P4 sports prototype and the Ligier JS2 R GT. Its ambition: to introduce drivers to the world of endurance racing and offer them a true springboard to the highest levels of competition. With a grid that continues to grow year after year, the series gathered 26 cars in 2025. It rewards its champions with over €250,000 in prizes to support their progression to higher categories. The highlight of the season, the Le Mans Heat, gives competitors the unique opportunity to race on the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans circuit during the Test Day.

Ligier JS Cup France

A single-make and single-type formula dedicated to the Ligier JS2 R, the make's GT released in 2018. This championship is made of six endurance races on the finest French and European tracks . On average, 30 Ligier JS2 Rs take part in this series each season.

Michelin Le Mans Cup

True to the spirit of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Michelin Le Mans Cup brings together LMP3 prototypes and GT3 cars on the same grid, competing in two distinct categories. Held alongside the European Le Mans Series, it offers teams and drivers a highly competitive environment and a genuine pathway to top-level endurance racing. The highlight of the season: Road to Le Mans, on the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans circuit, held as a curtain-raiser to the iconic event.

Road to Le Mans

Held as a curtain-raiser to the 24 Hours of Le Mans since 2016, Road to Le Mans gives LMP3 teams the opportunity to get familiar with the legendary circuit. This exceptional three-hour race counts toward the Michelin Le Mans Cup, and guest entries are also welcome to take part.

European Le Mans Series

The European Le Mans Series succeeded the Le Mans Series in 2012, the year LMP2 became the premier category. This class shares the track with LMP2 PRO/AM and LMGT3 entries, and since 2015, the series has also been open to LMP3 cars. It features six four-hour races on some of Europe’s most iconic circuits and often serves as a crucial stepping stone for teams before entering the World Championship.

IMSA Prototype Challenge

The IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge is a multi-class, single-driver sprint racing series that debuted in 2023. The lead LMP3 class features entry-level, closed-cockpit prototype race cars, while the GTDX and GSX classes showcase production-based GT machines built to international GT3 and GT4 specifications. The series includes six event weekends, each featuring two 45-minute sprint races preceded by two 15-minute qualifying sessions—one for LMP3 and one combined for GTDX and GSX. The championship is open exclusively to Bronze and Silver-rated drivers on the FIA Driver Categorization List, offering them an ideal platform to develop their skills and gain experience in professional-level sports car racing.

Asian Le Mans Series

The series was launched in 2013 by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest. It’s the incarnation of “Le Mans” type endurance races adapted to the Asian continent. It regroups four races of at least four hours in China, Japan, Thailand and Malaysia. It includes four categories – LM P2, LM P3, GT and GT Cup. The winners of the LM P2, LM P3 and GT categories receive an invitation to compete in the following year's Le Mans 24 Hours.

Ultimate Cup European Series

The Ultimate Cup European Series is a European championship that brings together professional drivers, young talents, and gentlemen drivers on some of Europe’s most iconic circuits across five distinct series. Second-generation LMP3 cars are eligible to compete in the European Sprint Prototype Cup, featuring 55-minute sprint races with a mandatory pit stop. GT cars can take part in the Ultimate GT Sprint Cup, dedicated to short but intense races.

Prototype Cup Germany

The Prototype Cup Germany is an official championship approved by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO). In 2025, it is the only series to feature exclusively second-generation LMP3 cars, ahead of the introduction of third-generation LMP3s in 2026. The race weekend format offers extensive track time, with two qualifying sessions and two 55-minute + 1 lap races. Each car may be entered by one or two drivers, classified Bronze to Gold according to the FIA Driver Categorization. Performance is balanced through a mandatory minimum pit stop, ensuring fair and strategic competition.

24H SERIES

Organised since 2007 by Creventic, this championship brings together several endurance races of 6 hours, 12 hours and 24 hours throughout the world. The 24H SERIES includes numerous car models gathered into two main families, the GT class and the Touring Car class, which are themselves composed of subsections: GT3, GTX, 911 and GT4 for the GT class, and TCR, TCX and TC for the Touring Car class. Both the Ligier JS2 R and the Ligier JS P4 are eligible for these endurance races.

LIGIER JUNIOR FORMULA CHAMPIONSHIP

The Ligier Junior Formula Championship (Ligier JFC) is the first step on the Parella Motorsports Holdings (PMH) open-wheel ladder. Designed for young drivers coming from karting, it offers an affordable and competitive introduction to single-seater racing with Ligier JS F4 cars powered by Honda Mountune engines and fitted with Hankook tires. The series champion earns a full scholarship to move up to the FIA Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.) the following season, marking the first step toward the Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas).

F4 U.S. Championship

Launched in 2016, the F4 U.S. Championship is an FIA-certified single-make series in the United States. All cars are Ligier JS F422 models, powered by Ligier Storm engines and fitted with Hankook tires. Serving as a key step between karting and Formula Regional, the championship awards its winner a scholarship that includes the use of a Ligier JS F3 to support their progression to the Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas).

FR AMERICA

Launched in 2018, the Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas) is certified by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and represents the next step for drivers progressing from F4 to a higher level of open-wheel racing. All cars are Ligier JS F3 models. Designed to prepare young drivers for international competition, the championship combines performance, affordability, and professional development. Participants in the FR Americas Championship are eligible for over $675,000 in awards and scholarships, supporting their climb toward the top levels of motorsport.

FFSA F4 French Championship

The FFSA F4 French Championship is one of the most prestigious single-seater series in Europe. Operated by the FFSA Academy, it follows a strict single-make format to ensure equal competition. Since 2024, the championship has used Ligier JS F422 cars, developed by Ligier Advanced Technologies. The calendar features top circuits in France and across Europe.

F3 Americas

Building on the success of the F4 U.S. Championship, SCCA Pro Racing launched the F3 Americas Championship in 2018, a single-make FIA F3 Regional series. Once again it has the same partners with Hankook supplying tyres and Honda the engine. The calendar is made up of six rounds comprising three heats each for a total of 17 races including the final held at the F1 GP meeting on the Circuit of the Americas.

F4 Indian Championship

Launched in 2023, the F4 Indian Championship offers an accessible and professional platform for young South Asian drivers. FIA-certified and based on a single-make format using cars designed by Ligier Advanced Technologies, the series ensures strong reliability and performance. Races are held at leading Indian circuits such as Chennai, Coimbatore, and Hyderabad.

Chinese F4 Championship

The Chinese F4 Championship was among the first FIA Formula 4 series launched in Asia. From the beginning, it has relied on cars developed by Mygale (now Ligier Advanced Technologies), offering safety, consistency, and competitive performance. The championship has helped launch numerous Chinese talents and visits major circuits like Zhuhai, Ningbo, and Shanghai.

Danish F4 / NEZ F4 Championship

The F4 Nordic Championship, including the Danish F4 series, brings together young drivers from across Scandinavia. The cars, supplied by Ligier Advanced Technologies, offer a safe and competitive introduction to single-seater racing, with events held on top northern European circuits.

FIA EUROPEAN CROSS CAR CHAMPIONSHIP

Created in 1977 under the name FIA European Cup, the competition became the FIA European Championship in 1982. Drivers compete in Cross Car and Junior Cross Car on natural, unpaved tracks ranging from 800 to 1 400 meters. Up to 10 cars line up at the start, across Europe, from Latvia to Portugal, delivering breathtaking battles on each circuit.

BELGIAN CROSS CAR CHAMPIONSHIP

The Belgian Cross Car Championship, often part of the Belgian Rallycross & Cross Car Championship, brings together several categories, including XC Junior and Senior. Serving as a springboard to FIA competitions, the season features 8 to 9 races, with a spectacular night-time final in Mettet. Intended as an accessible and formative discipline, the Championship draws a varied grid of promising young talents and experienced drivers.

ESTONIAN CROSS CAR CHAMPIONSHIP

Launched in 2023 by CKR Estonia, the estonian Championship has quickly attracted many competitors, led by three-times champion Eero Nõgene. The races are run against the clock, with one-minute interval starts, in a rally-inspired format.

GERMAN ADAC CROSS CAR CUP

Integrated into the Deutsche Rallycross Meisterschaft (DRX) calendar and launched in 2022, the German Adac XC Cup features 2 categories : Juniors (13 to 15 years old) and Seniors (from 16 years old). The season includes 9 rounds across 5 events, some held as double-headers with two separate races in the same weekend, offering a dense format that maximizes track time and ensures close competition.

MOTORSPORT UK BRITISH RALLYCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP 5 NATIONS TROPHY

Created in 1967 and rebranded in 2020, the Motorsport UK British Rallycross Championship 5 Nations Trophy officially added the Cross Car category in 2024. The Ligier XC04 competes on circuits in England, Wales, Ireland, and occasionally in Scotland or France, offering drivers a varied and intense experience on every track.

RALLY X

Launched in 2014, RallyX serves as a springboard to top-level racing, with categories ranging from Cross Car Junior to Supercars. Introduced in 2019, Cross Car has established itself as a talent incubator: Juniors are between 11 and 15 years old, while the standard category mainly features drivers under 20.