Peugeot TotalEnergies Set for 2026 WEC Opener at Imola with New Livery and Revised Driver Teams
Peugeot TotalEnergies enters its fourth WEC season at the 6 Hours of Imola with two 9X8 Hypercars sporting a new 'Spirit Peugeot GTi' livery and reorganized driver line-ups.
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What Happened
After the postponement of the Qatar 1812 km race due to Middle East conflict, the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship kicks off at the 6 Hours of Imola. Team Peugeot TotalEnergies brings two PEUGEOT 9X8 Hypercars, cars #93 and #94, featuring a new Red White Black 'Spirit Peugeot GTi' livery that pays tribute to Peugeot's GTi heritage ahead of the brand's 100th participation anniversary at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
“We approach this Prologue and this first race at Imola with a lot of humility, but also real determination. The off-season allowed us to work in depth on the car and on how we exploit every detail. Starting at Imola is a challenge, as it’s a demanding track where traffic management will be crucial.”
- PEUGEOT 9X8 #93: Paul Di Resta, Stoffel Vandoorne, Nick Cassidy
- PEUGEOT 9X8 #94: Loïc Duval, Malthe Jakobsen, Théo Pourchaire
Why this matters
The team aims to build on recent podium finishes and test new Michelin tires, with the Hypercar field growing to 18 cars.
Terms in This Story
- Hypercar
- The top class of the FIA World Endurance Championship, featuring high-performance hybrid prototypes.
- WEC
- World Endurance Championship, a global sports car racing series organized by the FIA.
- Livery
- The paint scheme and decals applied to a race car representing a brand or sponsor.
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