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Peugeot ‘scratching their heads’ after poor Imola WEC qualifying in new look 9X8
Jean-Eric Vergne emphasized the thorough effort he and the Peugeot Sport team put into their performance, finishing 15th in the initial qualifying session, just short of the Hyperpole final. He believed only a slight improvement was achievable had it not been for the red flag towards the end of the session. Vergne praised the team’s work, stating they maximized the car’s potential despite the setback. The Peugeot 9X8 Hypercars finished over two seconds behind the pole-winning Ferrari, indicating room for improvement in the Balance of Performance. Peugeot Sport’s focus for the Imola 6 Hours is on flawless execution in all aspects to prepare for future victories. The team’s commitment to continuous improvement and readiness to seize victories when the opportunity arises was evident in Vergne’s comments.
