Ligier names first customers for next-gen LMP2 car plans
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Ligier has announced its first three customers for the upcoming Ligier JS P228, set to compete in 2028. Algarve Pro Racing, Inter Europol Competition, and Panis Competition will field these next-generation LMP2 vehicles. This announcement marks a significant step towards the introduction of new technology in endurance racing. The teams have experience in the LMP2 category, having raced previously, which may benefit their preparation for the new cars.
- •Ligier announced three customers for the Ligier JS P228.
- •The new car will make its debut in 2028.
- •Customers include Algarve Pro Racing, Inter Europol Competition, and Panis Competition.
- •All three teams have prior LMP2 racing experience.
- 4:00 PMMotorsport.com — Ligier announces first three customers for next-gen LMP2 car
"Ligier has announced its first three customers for its next-generation LMP2 cars, which will make their competitive debut in 2028. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the French brand revealed that Algarve Pro Racing, Inter Europol Competition and Panis Competition will campaign the new Ligier JS P228 when it becomes eligible for competition in two years. All three squads previously raced ...Keep reading
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