European Le Mans Series: The Ligier JS P320s completely dominate the first round at Le Castellet

19 July 2020: This weekend the Ligier JS P320 made its racing debut on the Paul Ricard circuit in the opening round of the 2020 European Le Mans Series. There were 12 LMP3s: eight Ligier JS P320s against four Duqueine 08s. The #2 United Autosports JS P320 scored the first victory of the season after clinching pole position and setting the fastest lap. #13 entered by Inter Europol Competition and #15 run by RLR MSport rounded off the top 3.…
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A fantastic field for the debut of the 2020 Ligier European Series at Circuit Paul Ricard

The new European single-make category hits the track at Circuit Paul Ricard. A delayed start for the Ligier European Series, which despite the current difficult context, has drawn a significant field of 16 cars with 11 Ligier JS2 Rs and 5 Ligier JS P4s. An opening round marked by diversity with young endurance hopefuls and seasoned drivers that promises to produce great on-track battles. On July 17 and 18, Circuit Paul Ricard hosts the first Heat of the Ligier European…

Nicolas Monteil joins the ranks of Ligier Automotive

9th July 2020 – Nicolas Monteil, former Porsche and Peugeot Sport, joined the Ligier Automotive teams on 6th July 2020 as Technical Director. For Nicolas it is a return to his roots as he worked with Guy Ligier and Tico Martini for six years. Nicolas Monteil began his career as an engineer and design office manager in 2004 at Ligier Martini at Magny-Cours. He spent six years with Guy Ligier and Tico Martini, two emblematic figures of French motor sport,…

New Ligier JS Cup in 2021: The Ligier JS Cup Italia

July 1st, 2020 – Following the success of the Ligier JS Cup in France, the single-make series reserved for the Ligier JS2 R arrives in Italy in 2021. At the helm of the Ligier JS Cup Italia, well-known partner, Sergio Peroni of Gruppo Peroni Race. Ligier Automotive can rely on the experience of Gruppo Peroni Race, the promoter and distributor of the Ligier JS2 R in Italy, to develop its flagship product in this new market. Launched in 2019 to…

52 Ligier JS F3s and JS F4s to hit Mid-Ohio track for the start of the FR Americas and F4 U.S. Championship

25 June 2020 – The 2020 FR Americas and F4 U.S. Championship start on a high. A fleet of 52 Ligier single-seaters powered by Honda and equipped with Hankook tires, 19 Ligier JS F3s and 33 Ligier JS F4s, will descend onto the Mid-Ohio Sports Car circuit for the series' inaugural event. The 2020 season is on track to be the most competitive and diverse field to date. Since their respective launch in 2016 and 2018, the FR Americas [previously…