Team Peugeot TotalEnergies Aims to Bounce Back at 6 Hours of São Paulo
Following a difficult 24 Hours of Le Mans, Team Peugeot TotalEnergies heads to the 6 Hours of São Paulo determined to recover at the challenging Interlagos circuit.
4.309 km
4th and 6th
6th and 7th
What Happened
The Autódromo José Carlos Pace, also known as Interlagos, is the shortest circuit on the FIA WEC calendar at 4.309 kilometers. Its hilly and technical layout, abrasive surface, and unpredictable weather make it one of the most demanding venues. A partial resurfacing in 2023 has added extra complexity to race management.
Free Practice 1 and 2
Hyperpole qualifying
6 Hours of São Paulo race start
“Le Mans is now behind us. There are five races left in the championship, so it is essential not to give up. The whole team is fully mobilized to give everything in São Paulo before the summer break.”
- Car #93: 4th, Car #94: 6th
- Car #93: 6th, Car #94: 7th
For the 2026 edition, both PEUGEOT 9X8 cars return to three-driver lineups. Car #93 is driven by Paul Di Resta, Nick Cassidy, and Stoffel Vandoorne; car #94 by Loïc Duval, Malthe Jakobsen, and Théo Pourchaire. Cassidy and Pourchaire will discover the circuit during Free Practice.
Why this matters
The 6 Hours of São Paulo is a crucial race for Peugeot's FIA WEC championship hopes after a tough Le Mans. The team aims to regain momentum on a demanding circuit. Success here could boost morale and standings for the remaining five races.
Terms in This Story
- Hyperpole
- A qualifying session in the FIA World Endurance Championship that determines the top starting positions.
- FIA WEC
- The FIA World Endurance Championship, a sports car racing championship organized by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
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