Peugeot struggles in Le Mans qualifying, fails to reach Hyperpole
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 6:00 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Peugeot experienced a disappointing qualifying session for the Le Mans 24 Hours, with both 9X8 cars failing to qualify for Hyperpole. Team principal Emmanuel Esnault expressed frustration after the team dropped from competitive positions earlier in the season to 16th and 18th on the grid. The #93 entry was the fastest among the Peugeots, finishing with a 1.843s deficit to the fastest time. Esnault attributed the struggles to the Balance of Performance regulations affecting their pace, highlighting the challenge of maintaining consistency in competition. He remains hopeful for improved performance in the race despite starting from the back.
- •Peugeot finished 16th and 18th in Le Mans qualifying
- •Team dropped from strong showings at Imola and Spa
- •Balance of Performance regulations cited for pace issues
- •Esnault hopes for better performance in the race
- •#93 car was fastest but still behind the pace
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Peugeot’s scathing explanation for Le Mans qualifying debacle: “We are in WEC”
- 6:00 AMMotorsport.com — Peugeot’s scathing explanation for Le Mans qualifying debacle: “We are in WEC”
"Peugeot team principal Emmanuel Esnault has hit out at the FIA World Endurance Championship after both 9X8s were eliminated in qualifying for the Le Mans 24 Hours. Esnault was livid after Peugeot went from qualifying fourth at the Imola 6 Hours, 0.073s down on pole position, and taking pole at the Spa-Francorchamps 6 Hours, to 16th and 18th on the Le Mans grid – crucially as only the top 15 ...Keep reading
"The Peugeots featured among the three cars that failed to reach Hyperpole at the Le Mans 24 Hours, which left team boss Emmanuel Esnault seething
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 6:00 AMPeugeot’s scathing explanation for Le Mans qualifying debacle: “We are in WEC”
The Peugeots featured among the three cars that failed to reach Hyperpole at the Le Mans 24 Hours, which left team boss Emmanuel Esnault seething
- Motorsport.comJun 11, 2026, 6:00 AMPeugeot’s scathing explanation for Le Mans qualifying debacle: “We are in WEC”
Peugeot team principal Emmanuel Esnault has hit out at the FIA World Endurance Championship after both 9X8s were eliminated in qualifying for the Le Mans 24 Hours. Esnault was livid after Peugeot went from qualifying fourth at the Imola 6 Hours, 0.073s down on pole position, and taking pole at the Spa-Francorchamps 6 Hours, to 16th and 18th on the Le Mans grid – crucially as only the top 15 ...Keep reading
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