Peugeot announces its drivers for the 2026 WEC

Loïc duval and Paul di Resta, who have been present since the beginning of the Peugeot 9X8 in 2022, are still part of the game, as are Malthe Jakobsen and Theo PourchaireThe Dane completed the entire 2025 season as a full-time driver, while the Frenchman joined the team for the 8 Hours of Bahrain. Stoffel Vandoorne, who drove until the 6 Hours of Fuji, returns to one of the two 9X8s, while Nick Cassidy joins the full-time lineup, as previously announced.

Alex Quinn, who first tested the Peugeot 9X8 during the Bahrain Rookie Test, will be a test and development driver, as will Jean-Éric Vergne. The Parisian, who had been a full-time driver since 2022, is taking a step back in 2026 to focus on the Formula E and the development of the GEN4, before returning as a Peugeot team in 2027.

« For 2026, we confirm a strong and balanced team of six full-time drivers, combining youth and experience.explained the team's technical director, Olivier Jansonnie. “Loïc and Paul, who have been with us since the beginning of the program, remain our pillars. Their expertise and dedication continue to play a vital role in our success. We also welcome Nick, who will be discovering the FIA.” WEC in 2026 and who has already proven his speed in other leagues, just like Stoffel, who knows the team well.”

« Malthe, after a very solid first season with us, continues to show his potential, and Théo demonstrated some great things during his first race in Bahrain. Both illustrate the quality of the young talent in our program. We are delighted to welcome Alex. His Rookie Test in Bahrain showcased both his performance and his motivation to progress to the highest level. He will be supported in his role as a development driver by Jean-Eric, whom we had already confirmed in this position for 2026.

The two crews of the Peugeot #93 and #94 will be confirmed at the beginning of 2026. Jakobsen, Duval and Pourchaire contested the final of the 2025 season together on the #94, while on the #93, only di Resta is returning, Vergne is now a test driver and Mikkel Jensen has left the team.

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