Peugeot’s motorsport boss Jean-Marc Finot has criticized the FIA WEC for its perceived unfair treatment of the team’s 9X8 Hypercar, stating that despite spending a year improving the car, the desired results have not been achieved on the track. The team’s struggles highlight the complexities of the Balance of Performance system in endurance racing.
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Peugeot has taken the wraps off its revamped 9X8 Le Mans Hypercar, featuring a striking rear wing design, as the French manufacturer gears up for its highly-anticipated return to the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2023. The updated car is set to make its debut at the Imola round next month, where Peugeot will look to challenge the likes of Toyota and Ferrari for hypercar supremacy.