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Peugeot TotalEnergies Heads to Spa-Francorchamps for Final Le Mans Preparations

After a disappointing Imola, Team Peugeot TotalEnergies aims to bounce back at the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, the final rehearsal before the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Average lap speed (Vandoorne, #94)

209.7 km/h

Top speed (Di Resta, #93)

318.7 km/h

What Happened

After a disappointing result in Imola, Team Peugeot TotalEnergies heads to the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps determined to bounce back. The Belgian circuit, second longest and second fastest on the WEC calendar, serves as the final preparation for the 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 13–14. The team aims to extract full potential from the PEUGEOT 9X8 and new 2026 tyre compounds.

Weekend Schedule
  1. Thursday, May 7

    Free Practice

  2. Friday, May 8

    Qualifying and Hyperpole

  3. Saturday, May 9 at 14:00 local

    2026 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps race

For me, the Spa-Francorchamps round is always very special. I’m racing at home, with friends and family around, and a lot of fans coming to see me. It’s also my favourite circuit. Driving Hypercars here is pure enjoyment, especially through the ‘Toboggan’. Last year, we were quite competitive at Spa, with strong qualifying – P4 for me – and a solid start to the race. Unfortunately, we made a few m
Stoffel Vandoorne, Peugeot TotalEnergies driver

Why this matters

This race is crucial for Peugeot to refine their PEUGEOT 9X8 and new tyre compounds ahead of the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans, a premier endurance event.

Terms in This Story

Hypercar
The top class of the FIA World Endurance Championship, featuring high-performance hybrid race cars.
WEC
World Endurance Championship, a global sports car racing championship.
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