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Di Resta: Peugeot had to overcome wingless 9X8’s weaknesses for 2024 WEC upgrade
Peugeot will be introducing a major evolution of their 9X8 car this year, including a new rear wing to make it more in line with conventional hypercars. They are also expected to switch to narrow front tires and wider rear tires, similar to their competitors. The changes come after a challenging first full season in WEC in 2023, where Peugeot struggled to keep up with the competition. Driver Paul di Resta mentioned that the team identified weaknesses in the previous version of the car and made changes to address them, giving the drivers more confidence. The exact debut date for the upgraded 9X8 is not yet known, but it will be interesting to see how it performs against its hypercar rivals in WEC.
