Franck Tiné joins Ligier Automotive

Sébastien's sports director Loeb Racing for seven seasons, Franck Tiné joins Ligier Automotive from this month of December 2021. The Grenoblois joins the Nivernais company as Director of Competition and will have the mission of supporting the young people of the Ligier teams in their sports and training programs. develop the brand’s competition products.

“Joining Ligier Automotive, such a prestigious brand, is a real honor, confides Franck Tiné. Beyond its glorious history, it is today a key player in international motorsport. Future projects are ambitious and varied, and the potential is very significant. Personally, I am very grateful for the trust that Jacques and Pierre Nicolet, as well as Richard Tur, have placed in me by offering me this position of Competition Director. In this exciting challenge, I found all the ingredients of an exciting adventure, and I look forward to teaming up with all the players who ensure that Ligier's success continues. I can't wait to write new pages with them. » 

“Franck's role is to support our teams in their Ligier experience and to promote the sector set up so that teams and drivers can develop and grow with us. sides, specifies Richard Tur, Chief Operational Officer of Ligier Automotive. As a former Driver Manager and Sports Director of racing teams, Franck knows all the ins and outs of motor racing, a real asset for Ligier Automotive. »

The newcomer will accompany the Ligier teams from the winter break before the resumption of the championships in 2022.