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Peugeot cited a smooth reliability run for their 9X8 Hypercars at the Qatar 1812 km, the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship season-opener.
The Peugeot team performed well in the highly competitive 18-strong Hypercar category and finished in P9 and P12 positions after a penalty dropped them out of the points threshold. Last year, they were close to winning the race but ran out of fuel using the previous ‘wingless’ Hypercar version. The team’s Senior VP praised the team’s reliability and performance throughout the 10-hour race, highlighting the need to improve pace for future competitions. Despite challenges with tire management and intense competition, the team strategically maximized opportunities during safety car periods to maintain their position on the lead lap. The race featured multiple interruptions, but most Hypercar competitors, including Peugeot, showcased fair reliability except for Cadillac. The Peugeot drivers battled hard and navigated changing track conditions to secure top-10 positions and successfully managed tire strategy to stay competitive.
