SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 24, 2026 – Team Peugeot TotalEnergies and its six drivers made it to the finish line of the 94th 24 Hours of Le Mans, completing a gruelling race weekend that coincided with the centenary of Peugeot's first Le Mans participation — though the result, an 11th and 12th place finish, fell short of what the team had been chasing. The two PEUGEOT 9X8 Hypercars crossed the finish line after 24 hours of relentless racing at the Circuit de la Sarthe, collecting six FIA WEC championship points and a clear sense of what needs to improve before the season closes out and before the 2027 programme takes shape.
A Race Defined by Resilience, Not Speed
The team's struggles started in qualifying, where the two PEUGEOT 9X8s could only manage 16th and 18th on the grid for the Saturday start. That deficit in outright pace meant there was never going to be a dramatic charge to the front. Car #94, driven by Loïc Duval, Théo Pourchaire and Malthe Jakobsen, completed 377 laps to finish 11th. Car #93 — Paul di Resta, Nick Cassidy and Stoffel Vandoorne — covered 5,123 kilometres without any technical issues and came home 12th. The margin between finishing and not finishing at Le Mans is often as brutal as the race itself, and making it to the flag with both cars intact carries its own value.
"The main positive is that we reached the finish of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The car proved reliable throughout, and the team executed a clean race without ever giving up. We leave with six championship points and a clear determination to improve. The result is not what we were aiming for — we lacked outright performance in qualifying, and that carried into the race. However, this edition provides valuable lessons as we continue to build towards 2027. The season is still long, and we will keep pushing to become more competitive."
Drivers Push Through the Night
What the weekend lacked in positions it made up in sheer driver effort. Malthe Jakobsen completed two quintuple stints — an extraordinary workload that speaks to the physical and mental demands of endurance racing at this level. A rear-end assembly change on car #94 and a drive-through penalty for car #93 during the night added complications, but neither incident caused the team to lose focus or pace. The drivers pressed on, running at the limit of what the package allowed.
"I completed two quintuple stints, so I spent a lot of time in the car, but I really enjoyed it. We maximised everything we had this weekend and managed to come away with some points."
"We gave everything and left nothing on the table. I even managed a strong lap at the end despite the track conditions. It's disappointing because we all dream of winning this race, but we did our best. It was an incredible experience for me — my second Le Mans — and hopefully not my last."
Beyond the Race: Centenary Celebrations and Brand Activations
The weekend was more than a race result. Peugeot welcomed over 2,000 guests at the Circuit de la Sarthe and ran a packed programme of brand experiences. The Peugeot fan zone hosted the reveal of the Polygon concept car and Hypersquare simulators, while a Cinema Drive-In Paradiso ran in partnership with mk2. Peugeot also used the occasion to officially launch sales of the new E-208 GTi at the manufacturer village — a significant road car moment wrapped inside a motorsport setting.
A centenary parade on Saturday brought historic race cars and iconic road models back onto the circuit, with notable figures including Stellantis chairman John Elkann, Peugeot CEO Alain Favey and ACO president Pierre Fillon. The combination of heritage and live product activity made the event something fans and guests experienced well beyond the grandstands.
What Comes Next for Team Peugeot TotalEnergies
The season is far from over. Team Peugeot TotalEnergies now turns its attention to the 6 Hours of São Paulo on July 12, and the squad is already thinking about how to translate Le Mans lessons into competitive gains for the races ahead. The longer game, though, is 2027 — a development horizon that team principal Emmanuel Esnault referenced directly in his post-race assessment.
"These 24 hours were extremely tough. The team was incredible — absolutely relentless and flawless operationally. It only strengthens our determination to come back stronger and fight for success next year. We're already looking ahead to Le Mans 2027."
Mini FAQ
Q: Where did the two PEUGEOT 9X8 cars finish at the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans? A: Car #94 finished 11th after 377 laps, while car #93 finished 12th, covering 5,123 kilometres.
Q: What championship points did Peugeot score at Le Mans? A: Team Peugeot TotalEnergies collected six FIA WEC championship points from the race.
Q: What is the team's next race? A: The 6 Hours of São Paulo on July 12.
Q: Did Peugeot do anything beyond racing at Le Mans this year? A: Yes — Peugeot celebrated a century since its first Le Mans appearance with fan activations, a concept car reveal, a centenary parade, and the official launch of the new E-208 GTi.