Larbre Submits 24H Le Mans Entry Request With Ligier LMP2

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Larbre Competition is poised for its return to LMP2 competition as part of a new effort fielding Ligier prototypes across multiple championships.

The French squad confirmed on Wednesday that it will enter the Michelin Le Mans Cup with a pair of Ligier JS P3 Nissans (pictured above), while also entering a Ligier JS P217 Gibson for the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Longtime Larbre driver Fernando Rees has been listed as the team’s nominated driver for Le Mans.

Should its entry request be granted, it would mark Larbre’s 25th appearance in the French endurance classic and only second in LMP2, following its class debut with a Morgan LMP2 Judd in 2014.

“Choosing Ligier was obvious, as it allows us to compete in two classes, and work with Onroak Automotive again,” team principal Jack Leconte said.

“In addition to this, we are delighted to welcome Fernando back to the team.

“Last year at Le Mans he set pole position in the LM GTE-Am at the wheel of our Corvette, and will be a great asset to get our Ligier JS P217 to the front of the pack.”

It’s unclear how Larbre intends to secure its Le Mans entry, as ACO rules have typically required full-season participation in either the European or Asian Le Mans Series or IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

All FIA World Endurance Championship teams, meanwhile, are given auto-invites to the race, which features twice on the 2018/19 ‘Super Season’ calendar.

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