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Vandoorne confirmed as Peugeot driver for 2024 WEC campaign
Belgian driver Stoffel Vandoorne has been appointed as the official driver for Team Peugeot TotalEnergies for the 2024 FIA WEC season. He made his race debut at the 6 Hours of Fuji as a reserve driver after Nico Mueller’s injury. Vandoorne will join the #94 Peugeot 9X8 crew with teammates Loic Duval and Gustavo Menezes for the upcoming season. Vandoorne expressed his excitement to be a part of the team and to compete in the Hypercar class, particularly at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Peugeot is proud to have Vandoorne on board due to his performance, consistency, and team spirit, as demonstrated at Fuji. Vandoorne has previous experience in the WEC, racing in 2018-19 and 2021, and has also participated in Formula E. He will return to the WEC for the 2024 season, starting with the race in Qatar on March 2nd.
Source: Motorsport Week
