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Peugeot proud of wingless 9X8 despite ‘Le Mans 2016 moment’ in Qatar WEC race
The wingless version of the Peugeot 9X8 participated in its final WEC event at the Qatar 1812Km race before the new design debut at the Six Hours of Imola in April. Despite a strong second place in sight, Jean-Eric Vergne’s Peugeot #93 ran out of fuel, finishing seventh after coasting on hybrid power. The car was later disqualified for not returning to the pits, but Peugeot’s team spirit remained high. Peugeot’s motorsport boss praised the team’s effort to get the car into a podium position and expressed pride in their performance. The revised 9X8 with rear wing and adjusted wheel size is set to debut in Imola, aiming for better results after the unexpected fuel issue in Qatar.
