ELMS News Notebook, Behind the Scenes with CLX Motorsport
The latest pre-season video from the ELMS takes a look behind the scenes at CLX Motorsport, the new identity for Nicolas Lapierre and Alexander Coigny’s Cool Racing
Duqueine Restructure
Duqueine has confirmed a number of changes in management positions across the DUQUEINE Automotive and DUQUEINE Team concerns.
Sébastien Breuil is the new Director of Operations for the DUQUEINE Team and lead engineer for the LMP2 program with the #30 Oreca 07. Breuil returns to LMP2 after several winning seasons in GT3.
On the DUQUEINE Automotive side, Laurent Niek has recently taken up his position as Director of Operations and will oversee all the branch’s activities, including the launch of the new LMP3 prototype, the Duqueine D09. He arrives with solid entrepreneurial and product development experience.
On the sporting front, Jean-Karl Vernay is named sporting director of the LMP2 team, which will be competing in the European Le Mans Series this year. He will also retain his functions around the LMP3 project, as was the case in 2024.
RLR MSport Offer Race Winning LMP3 Ligier For Sale
RLR MSport have offered for sale the Ligier JP P320 that took victory in race two at Dubai last weekend.
The car, a 2017 JSP3 chassis fully upgraded to 2020 JS P320 spec comes with a fresh engine and full spares package, further details are in the ad link below.
Team Virage Name First 2024 Ligier JSP4 Crew
Three-time reigning champions in the JS P4 category, Team Virage is set to return to the Ligier European Series in 2025 and has already named their first driving duo.
The Team Virage #27 Ligier will feature two promising young drivers making their debut in both the championship and the Ligier JS P4: Belgian driver Vic Stevens and British driver Jude Peters.
The two have already tested ahead of the season.
Vic Stevens has built an impressive resume claiming the ROTAX World Championship title last season, the Winter Series Championship, and runner-up finishes in both the Rotax Belgium and BNL Karting Series with the Belgian squad Bouvin Power Racing Team. The 2025 season marks his endurance racing debut.
“I’m excited to announce that I’ll be joining Team Virage in the Ligier European Series JS P4 class for the 2025 season! I can’t wait to hit the track and give it my all with this incredible team. Big thanks to Julien and Philippe for believing in me, let’s make 2025 unforgettable”, said Vic Stevens.
His teammate, Jude Peters, shares the same excitement: “I can proudly announce that I will be part of Team Virage in their Ligier European Series campaign this season with the Ligier JS P4 class. Their rich history in endurance racing holds many championship titles on their books. Team Virage’s commitment to cultivating driving talent and striving for excellence is a great inspiration. I am eager to contribute to the team’s continued success and look forward to an exciting season ahead.”
Coming from a sim racing background, Jude Peters began his transition to real-world competition in the 2024 Ginetta Junior Championship consistently finishing in the top 8 and clinching the 2024 Freshman Championship title. He too will make his debuts in sports-prototypes at the opening round of the 2025 Ligier European Series.
Team Virage secured the JSP4 title with Gillian Henrion in 2022, followed by Mihnea Stefan in 2023, and most recently with British duo Theo Micouris and Haydn Chance in 2024.
Under the leadership of Julien Gerbi and Philippe Gautheron, Team Virage is now ready to defend its title with its newest promising lineup.
“Team Virage is happy and excited to join the Ligier European Series for a fourth season. Our successes in 2022, 2023 and 2024 have showed our commitment and our will to give the best platform for young drivers who want to do a career in Endurance. Vic and Jude have great potential and have been quick in the JS P4 since their first ever test. We can’t wait to see them fighting on the field.” said Julien Gerbi, Team Principal of Team Virage.
The 2025 Ligier European Series season kicks off in April in Barcelona.
