Charging Ahead: Formula E Standout Nick Cassidy Set to Shift Gears with Peugeot in WEC 2026

Formula E star Nick Cassidy is set to join Peugeot’s World Endurance Championship Hypercar squad for the 2026 season, as part of a broader deal with Peugeot parent, Stellantis. Cassidy, a former Envision and Jaguar FE driver, is likely to race for the team known as Maserati MSG Racing in FE in 2025/26. Transitioning to the pinnacle of sportscar racing, Cassidy previously competed in WEC in the GTE AM class and Super GT in Japan. Peugeot Sport technical director Olivier Jansonnie expressed excitement about Cassidy’s addition to the team, emphasizing…

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Peugeot’s High-Octane Ambition: Revving Up for Le Mans Hypercar Domination in WEC

Peugeot plans to build a new Le Mans Hypercar as part of its long-term commitment to the World Endurance Championship. The French manufacturer has engaged in discussions with the rulemakers, ACO and FIA, to replace the 9X8 and aim for a debut around 2027. Peugeot’s CEO, Alain Favey, confirmed the brand’s participation in WEC for the long haul. Stellantis group motorsport boss, Jean-Marc Finot, indicated a likely continued presence in the series post-2026. Furthermore, Peugeot aims for sustained improvement and eventual success in the championship, citing a gradual approach to…

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