P1racenews AI automatic summary:
#93 Peugeot disqualified from Qatar WEC opener after fuel drama
The car shared by Jean-Eric Vergne, Nico Muller, and Mikken Jensen qualified seventh despite Vergne finishing a lap down on the winning #6 Porsche due to electrical issues. After an investigation, Peugeot was found guilty of breaching regulations for not rejoining the pits post-race. Consequently, car 93 was disqualified for failing to comply with technical regulations and unable to make it to parc fermé on its own power. Stewards determined that the violation could not be overlooked, resulting in the disqualification. Peugeot’s Motorsports Director mentioned fueling issues during the splash and dash as a potential cause for the unexpected incident on the last lap, impacting what was set to be a strong finish for the team in the WEC.
