Emmanuel Esnault: "Humans are often more resilient than we think."

It was in the Nièvre region, where he resides, that the new director of the Peugeot team in the WEC received us to trace the thread of his eclectic career and present his new position.

Published 06/03/2026 à 18:00

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Emmanuel Esnault: "Humans are often more resilient than we think."

Photo: Fabien Gérard

Emmanuel, thank you for welcoming us to your region. Obviously aboard a Peugeot I imagine it's to symbolize this new adventure that's beginning…

Yes, indeed. My job started on January 12th, so it's been four weeks (at the time of the interview - Ed.) since I received my company car, an E-3008 GT Exclusive. I've only recently started getting to know it myself.

What does Peugeot represent for you, as a motorsport enthusiast?

I remember my teenage bedroom adorned with posters of the 306 Maxi and the 905. It's an iconic French brand with a rich heritage in motorsport. I remember the first time I saw the 905. It was in 1991, at Le Mans. One of my first experiences, as I was a volunteer with Courage Compétition. Seeing the 905 was like catching a glimpse of a Formula 1 on the Sarthe circuit, p

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