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PORTIMAO 2018: TRIPLE VICTORY AND TRIPLE PODIUM FOR THE LIGIER JS P217s AND LIGIER JS P3s
Sixth and last round of the European Le Mans Series (ELMS) and the Michelin Le Mans Cup (MLMC) took place on the on the Portimao circuit in Portugal. A fantastic weekend for the Ligier JS P217s and Ligier JS P3s! A 100% Ligier JS P217 podium in the ELMS and a 100% Ligier JS P3 … Continue reading
TRIPLE VICTORY FOR LIGIER AT SPA FRANCORCHAMPS
A 100% Ligier weekend at Spa. The Ligier sports-prototypes emerged victorious in this weekend’s three races held in pouring rain. In the European Le Mans Series (ELMS), United Autosports scored a double victory: the #22 Ligier JS P217 driven by Phil Hanson and Filipe Albuquerque won the LM P2 category and the #2 Ligier JS … Continue reading
PERFORMANCE WITHOUT REWARD FOR THE LIGIER JS P217 AT LE MANS
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 … Continue reading
A LIGIER JS P217 FINISHES JUST SHY OF THE PODIUM IN THE DAYTONA 24 HOURS
After finishing in the top 5 (fourth in LM P2) on their first outing in the Le Mans 24 Hours last June, United Autosports repeated this feat on their debut in the Daytona 24 Hours. The #32 Ligier JS P217 entered by the Anglo-American team crossed the finishing line in fourth place after a stunning … Continue reading
16 ONROAK AUTOMOTIVE CARS AT DAYTONA THIS WEEKEND
Onroak Automotive’s sporting year will kick off this coming weekend at the Daytona circuit. The French constructor will be present in force in Florida at the ROAR BEFORE THE ROLEX 24, the official test session for the mythical Daytona 24 Hours. Five cars from its Le Mans workshops are entered in the blue-riband prototype category … Continue reading
SUCCESSFUL DEBUT TEST FOR FERNANDO ALONSO IN UNITED AUTOSPORTS’ LIGIER JS P217
Fernando Alonso has successfully completed his first test in the United Autosports’ Ligier JS P217 ahead of his debut at the Rolex 24 At Daytona in January. The McLaren driver tested the Ligier at Motorland Aragon in Spain alongside his team mate for Daytona, Phil Hanson. Also present and testing for 2018 was Filipe Albuquerque, … Continue reading
FIFTH FOR VISIT FLORIDA RACING IN LIGIER DEBUT AT ROAD AMERICA
It was a big weekend for VISIT FLORIDA Racing at Road America as the team debuted the No. 90 VISIT FLORIDA Racing Ligier JS P217 powered by Gibson. Marc Goossens and Renger van der Zande combined to take fifth in the event on Sunday which marked Round 8 of the 2017 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. … Continue reading
LANDO NORRIS TO JOIN UNITED AUTOSPORTS FOR ROLEX 24 HOURS AT DAYTONA
United Autosports have confirmed that Lando Norris will join the team for the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona in 2018. Norris has won numerous championships in his short career, which include the Formula Renault 2.0 Eurocup, Formula Renault 2.0 NEC, MSA Formula and many karting championships, establishing himself as one of the most exciting young … Continue reading
UNITED AUTOSPORTS TO ENTER 2018 ROLEX 24 AT DAYTONA
United Autosports have confirmed their entry into the 2018 Rolex 24 At Daytona. The Anglo-American team are currently preparing for their debut season with their Ligier JS P217, which they will race in the European Le Mans Series. They will use the same sports prototype in the 56th running of the American endurance event at … Continue reading
A LARGE PRESENCE OF LIGIERS IN THE ELMS AND THE LE MANS 24 HOURS
Yesterday, during a web conference live from Le Mans, the Automobile Club de l’Ouest unveiled the official lists of entries for the 2017 Le Mans 24 Hours, the World Endurance Championship and the European Le Mans Series. 15 teams have entered 20 Onroak Automotive chassis: 6 Ligier JS P217s and 14 Ligier JS P3s. This … Continue reading
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