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With the new 9X8 making its debut at Imola this weekend, the second roun d of the 2024 FIA World
When asked by MotorsportWeek.com, driver Nico Muller from #93 9X8 Peugeot agreed that they had pushed the old car to its limits. Muller stated that they had achieved what they could with that concept, evidenced by their podium contention in Qatar. Peugeot’s concept worked well on the Qatar track but required adjustments for different circuits. Despite running in second place at Losail International Circuit, the #93 car faced a fueling issue that cost them a fairy-tale finish. Peugeot’s technical director Olivier Jansonnie acknowledged the limitations of the old car and highlighted the extensive optimization needed for the new 9X8 model. The upcoming FIA WEC 6 Hours of Imola will mark the race debut for the radically different 9X8 Peugeot car, with only a few parts carried over from its predecessor.
