Peugeot is now inclined to update its existing 9X8 challenger instead of pursuing an all-new Le Mans Hypercar for the World Endurance Championship.
The apparent shift in Peugeot’s stance follows the introduction of a new clause in the 2026 technical regulations, allowing struggling manufacturers to request additional evo joker upgrades beyond their original allocation. The rule states that “Additional Evolutions extensions (EVO Jokers) can be granted for a demonstrated significant lack of performance as determined by the governing body.”
