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The initial purpose of Équipe Ligier was to compete in Formula One.
Answer: False
Équipe Ligier was initially established as a sports car manufacturer by Guy Ligier in 1968, prior to its Formula One endeavors.
The Ligier JS2 sports car was named in honor of Guy Ligier's father.
Answer: False
The Ligier JS1 sports car, the precursor to the JS2, was named in honor of Guy Ligier's friend Jo Schlesser, whose initials were JS. The JS2 continued this naming convention.
The Ligier JS2 was designed for road use and featured a Maserati V6 engine.
Answer: True
The Ligier JS2 model was indeed developed for road use and was equipped with a Maserati V6 engine.
A Ligier JS2 achieved a second-place overall finish at the 1975 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Answer: True
A Ligier JS2, fitted with a Cosworth DFV engine, achieved a significant second-place overall finish at the 1975 24 Hours of Le Mans.
According to the "Racecars" table, the Ligier JS1 competed in Group 5 racing.
Answer: False
According to the 'Racecars' table, the Ligier JS1 competed in Group 6 racing, not Group 5.
Who founded Équipe Ligier, and in what year was the motorsport team established?
Answer: Guy Ligier in 1968
Équipe Ligier was founded by Guy Ligier in 1968.
Which engine powered the Ligier JS2 model designed for road use?
Answer: Maserati V6
The Ligier JS2 model, designed for road use, was powered by a Maserati V6 engine.
Équipe Ligier debuted in Formula One in 1973, marking the return of a French constructor.
Answer: False
Équipe Ligier made its Formula One World Championship debut in 1976, not 1973. This entry marked the return of a French constructor to the sport.
Ligier's Formula One cars were initially powered by Ford Cosworth engines in 1976.
Answer: False
In its debut Formula One season of 1976, Ligier's cars were powered by Matra V12 engines, not Ford Cosworth.
The 1977 Swedish Grand Prix victory by Jacques Laffite was the first win for a non-French driver in a French car.
Answer: False
The 1977 Swedish Grand Prix victory by Jacques Laffite in a Ligier is significant as the first *all-French* victory in the Formula One World Championship, involving a French-licensed team and a French engine.
The Ligier JS11, powered by a Renault turbo engine, secured the team's first race wins in 1979.
Answer: False
The Ligier JS11, which secured the team's first race wins in 1979, was powered by a Ford Cosworth DFV V8 engine. The team did not utilize Renault turbo engines until later seasons.
The Ligier JS5 was the Formula One car used by the team during the 1977 season.
Answer: False
The Ligier JS5 was the Formula One car used by the team during the 1976 season, not the 1977 season.
Équipe Ligier's first Formula One race entry was the 1976 Brazilian Grand Prix.
Answer: True
The team's inaugural entry into a Formula One World Championship race was the 1976 Brazilian Grand Prix.
The 1977 Swedish Grand Prix win by Jacques Laffite was significant as the first win for a French driver in a French car.
Answer: False
The 1977 Swedish Grand Prix victory by Jacques Laffite was significant as the first *all-French* victory in the Formula One World Championship, not specifically the first win for a French driver in a French car.
Équipe Ligier made its debut in the Formula One World Championship in which year?
Answer: 1976
Équipe Ligier entered the Formula One World Championship in 1976.
What engine powered Ligier's Formula One cars during their debut season in 1976?
Answer: Matra V12
Ligier's Formula One cars were powered by a Matra V12 engine during their debut season in 1976.
The victory at the 1977 Swedish Grand Prix is considered significant primarily because it was:
Answer: The first all-French victory in the Formula One World Championship.
The 1977 Swedish Grand Prix victory was significant as it marked the first all-French victory in the Formula One World Championship.
Which Ligier Formula One car achieved the team's first race wins in 1979?
Answer: Ligier JS11
The Ligier JS11 achieved the team's first Formula One race wins in 1979.
After Renault's departure in 1986, Ligier exclusively used Cosworth engines until the end of its Formula One tenure.
Answer: False
Following Renault's departure in 1986, Ligier utilized a series of customer engines, including Megatron (rebadged BMW), Judd, and Cosworth, before later using Lamborghini, Renault, and Mugen-Honda engines.
Ligier achieved its best Constructors' Championship finish of second place in 1980 using the JS11/15 chassis.
Answer: True
The team secured its highest Constructors' Championship standing of second place in 1980, utilizing the JS11/15 chassis.
The Ligier JS23 was the first chassis to utilize a turbo engine, in 1984.
Answer: True
The Ligier JS23 marked the team's first foray into turbo engine technology, debuting with such powerplants in the 1984 season.
Équipe Ligier entered a total of 332 Formula One races throughout its history.
Answer: True
Over its entire Formula One history, Équipe Ligier participated in a total of 332 Grand Prix races.
Équipe Ligier achieved a total of 50 podium finishes in Formula One.
Answer: True
Across its Formula One campaigns, Équipe Ligier accumulated a total of 50 podium finishes.
Ligier used Matra V12 engines throughout the 1981 and 1982 Formula One seasons.
Answer: True
During the 1981 and 1982 Formula One seasons, Ligier's cars were powered by Matra V12 engines.
What was the primary engine used by Ligier in the 1980 Formula One season?
Answer: Ford Cosworth DFV V8
In the 1980 Formula One season, Ligier primarily utilized the Ford Cosworth DFV V8 engine.
What was the primary engine used by Ligier in the 1984 Formula One season?
Answer: Renault V6 Turbo
The primary engine employed by Ligier during the 1984 Formula One season was the Renault V6 Turbo.
After Renault's departure from Formula One in 1986, Ligier utilized which of the following as an engine supplier?
Answer: Megatron (rebadged BMW)
Following Renault's exit in 1986, Ligier utilized customer engines, including Megatron (which was a rebadged BMW engine).
Which Ligier car was the first to use a turbo engine?
Answer: JS23
The Ligier JS23 was the first chassis to be equipped with a turbo engine.
What was Ligier's best finish in the Formula One Drivers' Championship, and who achieved it?
Answer: 4th place by Jacques Laffite in 1980
Ligier's best performance in the Formula One Drivers' Championship was 4th place, achieved by Jacques Laffite in the 1980 season.
What was the total number of podium finishes for Équipe Ligier in Formula One?
Answer: 50
Équipe Ligier achieved a total of 50 podium finishes throughout its Formula One history.
Which Ligier car was the first to use a turbo engine?
Answer: JS23
The Ligier JS23 was the first chassis to be equipped with a turbo engine.
What was the total number of pole positions secured by Ligier in Formula One?
Answer: 9
Ligier achieved a total of 9 pole positions during its Formula One history.
What was the best Constructors' Championship finish for Équipe Ligier in Formula One?
Answer: 2nd place
Équipe Ligier's most successful result in the Formula One Constructors' Championship was achieving second place.
Ligier failed to score points in the 1988, 1990, and 1991 Formula One seasons.
Answer: True
The team experienced periods of difficulty, failing to score any championship points in the 1988, 1990, and 1991 Formula One seasons.
At the 1988 San Marino Grand Prix, Ligier's drivers failed to qualify for the race.
Answer: True
A notable low point occurred at the 1988 San Marino Grand Prix, where neither of Ligier's drivers successfully qualified for the race, marking the first time this had happened in the team's history.
Ligier moved up to 10th in the 1990 Constructors' Championship solely due to its own performance improvements.
Answer: False
Ligier's elevation to 10th in the 1990 Constructors' Championship was primarily a consequence of the disqualification of the Larrousse team, rather than solely due to its own performance enhancements.
Guy Ligier sold Équipe Ligier to Alain Prost in 1993.
Answer: False
In 1993, Guy Ligier sold the team not to Alain Prost, but to Cyril de Rouvre.
Between 1993 and 1996, Ligier achieved eight podium finishes, an improvement over the previous six years.
Answer: True
The period between 1993 and 1996 saw a relative resurgence for Ligier, marked by eight podium finishes, which represented a notable improvement compared to the preceding six years (1987-1992).
In 1994, Flavio Briatore and Tom Walkinshaw acquired Ligier, outbidding Alain Prost.
Answer: True
In 1994, the team was acquired by Flavio Briatore and Tom Walkinshaw, who successfully outbid other interested parties, including Alain Prost.
Ligier switched engine suppliers in 1995 because Renault prioritized supplying engines to the Benetton team.
Answer: True
The engine supplier change in 1995 occurred because Renault redirected its engine supply efforts towards the Benetton team, prompting Ligier to seek a new partnership with Mugen-Honda.
Olivier Panis's victory at the 1996 Monaco Grand Prix was Ligier's final Formula One win and ended a long winless streak.
Answer: True
Olivier Panis's victory at the 1996 Monaco Grand Prix marked the final Formula One win for Ligier and concluded a significant winless streak for the team.
The Ligier name last appeared in Formula One at the 1997 Monaco Grand Prix before the team was renamed Prost Grand Prix.
Answer: False
The Ligier name's final appearance in Formula One was at the 1996 Japanese Grand Prix. Following the sale of the team, it was subsequently renamed Prost Grand Prix for the 1997 season.
As of 2025, Équipe Ligier is the last defunct Formula One team to have achieved a Grand Prix victory.
Answer: True
As of 2025, Équipe Ligier holds the distinction of being the final defunct Formula One team to have secured a Grand Prix victory.
In 1989, Ligier used a Renault V10 engine for its JS33 chassis.
Answer: False
For the 1989 season, the Ligier JS33 chassis was powered by a Ford Cosworth DFR V8 engine, not a Renault V10.
The Ligier JS43 was Ligier's final Formula One car, making its last appearance in 1996.
Answer: True
The Ligier JS43 served as the team's final Formula One car, with its last competitive appearance occurring in 1996.
In 1994, Ligier finished 6th in the Constructors' Championship with 13 points.
Answer: True
The 1994 Formula One season saw Ligier secure 6th place in the Constructors' Championship, accumulating 13 points.
The Ligier JS43's win at the 1996 Monaco Grand Prix was notable because it was achieved in a race with minimal attrition.
Answer: False
The Ligier JS43's victory at the 1996 Monaco Grand Prix was notable precisely because it occurred in a race characterized by significant attrition, with only three cars finishing.
What was the primary engine used by Ligier in the 1992 Formula One season?
Answer: Renault V10
In the 1992 Formula One season, Ligier utilized Renault V10 engines.
In which Formula One seasons did Ligier *fail* to score any points?
Answer: 1988, 1990, and 1991
Ligier experienced seasons where they failed to score any championship points, specifically in 1988, 1990, and 1991.
What unusual event occurred for Ligier at the 1988 San Marino Grand Prix?
Answer: Neither driver managed to qualify for the race.
At the 1988 San Marino Grand Prix, neither of Ligier's drivers successfully qualified for the race, a rare occurrence for the team.
Ligier's position in the 1990 Constructors' Championship improved to 10th place primarily due to:
Answer: The disqualification of the Larrousse team.
Ligier's rise to 10th in the 1990 Constructors' Championship was largely attributed to the disqualification of the Larrousse team, rather than solely performance gains.
Who purchased Équipe Ligier from Guy Ligier in 1993?
Answer: Cyril de Rouvre
In 1993, Guy Ligier sold Équipe Ligier to Cyril de Rouvre.
Compared to the period 1987-1992, Ligier's competitiveness between 1993 and 1996 saw:
Answer: A slight increase in competitiveness with eight podium finishes.
The period from 1993 to 1996 represented an improvement in Ligier's competitiveness, highlighted by eight podium finishes, contrasting with the preceding six years.
In 1994, the team Équipe Ligier was acquired by a partnership involving which two individuals?
Answer: Flavio Briatore and Tom Walkinshaw
In 1994, Flavio Briatore and Tom Walkinshaw formed a partnership to acquire Équipe Ligier.
Why did Ligier need to switch engine suppliers away from Renault in 1995?
Answer: Renault transferred its engine supply to the Benetton team.
Ligier switched engine suppliers in 1995 because Renault prioritized supplying its engines to the Benetton team, necessitating Ligier's move to Mugen-Honda.
Olivier Panis's victory at the 1996 Monaco Grand Prix was significant for Ligier because it was:
Answer: The team's last Formula One victory and ended a long winless streak.
The 1996 Monaco Grand Prix victory by Olivier Panis was significant as it represented Ligier's final Formula One win and concluded a lengthy period without a victory.
After the 1996 season, the Ligier team was sold and subsequently renamed:
Answer: Prost Grand Prix
Following the 1996 season, the Ligier team was sold and rebranded as Prost Grand Prix.
As of 2025, Équipe Ligier holds the distinction of being the last defunct Formula One team to have:
Answer: Scored a Grand Prix victory
As of 2025, Équipe Ligier is recognized as the final defunct Formula One team to have achieved a Grand Prix victory.
What engine did Ligier use in the 1989 season with the JS33 chassis?
Answer: Ford Cosworth DFR V8
In the 1989 Formula One season, the Ligier JS33 chassis was equipped with a Ford Cosworth DFR V8 engine.
Which Ligier car was the last to compete in Formula One, making its final entry in 1996?
Answer: Ligier JS43
The Ligier JS43 was the final Formula One car fielded by the team, with its last appearance occurring in 1996.
What was the outcome for Ligier in the 1995 Formula One Constructors' Championship?
Answer: 5th place with 24 points
In the 1995 Formula One Constructors' Championship, Ligier secured 5th place with a total of 24 points.
What was the primary engine used by Ligier in the 1991 Formula One season?
Answer: Lamborghini V12
In the 1991 Formula One season, Ligier utilized Lamborghini V12 engines.
Ligier returned to motorsport in 2004 by acquiring the assets of the defunct Arrows Formula One team.
Answer: False
Ligier's return to motorsport in 2004 involved the acquisition of Automobiles Martini, not the assets of the defunct Arrows Formula One team.
The Ligier JS47, introduced at the 2004 Paris Motor Show, was a Formula 2 chassis.
Answer: False
The Ligier JS47, introduced at the 2004 Paris Motor Show, was designed as a Formula 3 chassis.
The Ligier JS P2 competed in the LMP1 (Le Mans Prototype 1) category.
Answer: False
The Ligier JS P2 competed in the LMP2 (Le Mans Prototype 2) category, not LMP1.
The Ligier JS P320 competed in the LMP3 (Le Mans Prototype 3) category.
Answer: True
The Ligier JS P320 was designed and competed in the LMP3 (Le Mans Prototype 3) category.
The Lamborghini SC63 is a car designed for the LMDh category and appeared in the "Racecars" table for 2024.
Answer: True
The Lamborghini SC63 is indeed a car developed for the LMDh category, and it is listed in the 'Racecars' table with an appearance year of 2024.
When did Ligier return to motorsport after its Formula One involvement, and what did it acquire?
Answer: 2004, acquiring Automobiles Martini
Ligier returned to motorsport in 2004, acquiring Automobiles Martini.
What was the purpose of the Ligier JS47, introduced at the 2004 Paris Motor Show?
Answer: A Formula 3 chassis
The Ligier JS47, unveiled at the 2004 Paris Motor Show, was designed as a Formula 3 chassis.
What was the Ligier JS49 sports car designed for in 2005?
Answer: 2000 cc CN class
The Ligier JS49 sports car, introduced in 2005, was designed for the 2000 cc CN class of sports prototype racing.
According to the "Racecars" table, what category did the Ligier JS P320 compete in?
Answer: LMP3
The Ligier JS P320 competed in the LMP3 category, as indicated in the 'Racecars' table.
The Ligier JS F3 was designed for which type of racing?
Answer: Formula 3
The Ligier JS F3 was specifically designed for Formula 3 racing.
Major sponsors for Ligier included Italian companies like Ferrari and Fiat.
Answer: False
Ligier's major sponsors were predominantly French companies, including Talbot, SEITA (Gitanes), Loto, and Elf Aquitaine, rather than Italian firms.
Political support from which French figure helped Ligier secure a deal for free Renault turbo engines in the mid-1980s?
Answer: François Mitterrand
Political support from François Mitterrand, a personal friend of Guy Ligier, was instrumental in securing the advantageous deal for free Renault turbo engines for the team in the mid-1980s.
Équipe Ligier traditionally used car numbers 27 and 28 in Formula One.
Answer: False
Équipe Ligier traditionally utilized car numbers 25 and 26 throughout its Formula One tenure.
Which of the following was a primary sponsor of Équipe Ligier during its Formula One tenure?
Answer: Gitanes
Gitanes, a brand of French cigarettes, was a prominent primary sponsor for Équipe Ligier during its Formula One involvement.
Political support from which French figure helped Ligier secure a deal for free Renault turbo engines in the mid-1980s?
Answer: François Mitterrand
Political support from François Mitterrand was crucial in Ligier securing a deal for free Renault turbo engines in the mid-1980s.
What were the traditional car numbers assigned to Équipe Ligier in Formula One?
Answer: 25 and 26
Équipe Ligier traditionally utilized car numbers 25 and 26 throughout its Formula One tenure.