VIDEO - Qualifying for the 6 Hours of Monza aboard the new Peugeot 9X8

The new Peugeot 9X8 makes its big splash in the WEC at the 6 Hours of Monza. The French manufacturer has decided to distribute both on boards of the two Hypercars.

Published on 09/07/2022 à 17:45

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VIDEO – Qualifying for the 6 Hours of Monza aboard the new Peugeot 9X8

Peugeot Sport carries out its first Endurance test with its new 9X8 at Monza ©Peugeot Sport

La Peugeot 9X8 finally debuts in WEC in Monza. The French brand's latest creation was eagerly awaited after being unveiled in Portimão in May. After a whole battery of tests and trial sessions, the new Hypercar is finally getting into the swing of things. On Italian soil, the Peugeot EX9 will definitely be the big attraction of the weekend. With two examples in the race, the French manufacturer hopes to make an immediate impression. The first steps of the Hypercar will be found live video with broadcast on YouTube of both on boards.

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As a reminder, the No. 93 will be driven by Paul di Resta, Mikkel Jensen and Jean-Éric Vergne with Gauthier Bouteiller as car engineer. For the second crew on board number 94, we find Loïc duval, Gustavo Menezes and James Rossiter with Brice Gaillardon in mind. “ This race at Monza marks the start of a new era in Endurance for Peugeot Sport: our objective is to fight for victories, and to demonstrate the excellence of the electrified technology of the Peugeot Brand. We are coming to Monza against competition with many years of experience in the category, and we are realistic, determined, ambitious and enthusiastic at the same time. », declared Jean-Marc Finot, Director of Stellantis Motorsport. It remains to be seen whether at the end of the 6 Hours of Monza, the enthusiasm will still be present in the Peugeot clan.

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