Paul Jeffrey
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With the 2021 World Endurance Championship undertaking a radical overhaul into a new Hypercar regulation era, proposed 2022 entrants Peugeot have announced a partnership with current LMP1 outfit and most recent WEC race winners, Rebellion.
Having already stated their intention to build a Hypercar endurance racer for the new regulations, although most probably joining a year into the new ruleset rather than from the initial start in 2021, Peugeot have attempted to get something of a leg-up the experience ladder with a newly announced partnership with respected endurance racing outfit Rebellion Racing.
Jean-Philippe Imparato, CEO of Automobiles Peugeot, commented:
However recent years have seen a return to track racing in firstly the WTCR and now the ETCR, so perhaps a move to top level endurance racing is not as surprising as the first announcement felt at the time - but certainly as exciting now as it was last month.
With Rebellion always punching above their weight against manufacturer opposition for years in the WEC, a joint venture with the might of Peugeot is a strong signal of intent from the French manufacturer. Further details of the agreement have yet to be revealed, and more news is expected in the coming weeks.
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Having already stated their intention to build a Hypercar endurance racer for the new regulations, although most probably joining a year into the new ruleset rather than from the initial start in 2021, Peugeot have attempted to get something of a leg-up the experience ladder with a newly announced partnership with respected endurance racing outfit Rebellion Racing.
Jean-Philippe Imparato, CEO of Automobiles Peugeot, commented:
“Peugeot has been behind some of endurance racing’s most memorable moments, with both petrol and diesel power. Today, we are turning our attention to a new adventure founded on hybrid-electrified technology. We were delighted to see how warmly the recent announcement of our participation in the series was welcomed, especially as this exciting shift in sporting and power-unit terms will accompany the launch of Peugeot Sport Engineered cars. I am very enthusiastic about this programme, especially as we will be working in association with a major partner.”
Those knowledgeable in the world of endurance racing will be well aware that Peugeot had a brief and successful dalliance in the World Endurance Champioship back in the mid-2000's, but have been far removed from track racing in recent years as the group concentrated on the World Rally Championship with their various PSA group brands.However recent years have seen a return to track racing in firstly the WTCR and now the ETCR, so perhaps a move to top level endurance racing is not as surprising as the first announcement felt at the time - but certainly as exciting now as it was last month.
With Rebellion always punching above their weight against manufacturer opposition for years in the WEC, a joint venture with the might of Peugeot is a strong signal of intent from the French manufacturer. Further details of the agreement have yet to be revealed, and more news is expected in the coming weeks.
Excited as I am for the new WEC 'Hypercar' regulations? Share your passion with the community at the Motorsport Sub Forum here at RaceDepartment!
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