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Peugeot WEC driver roster changes

Overview

Team Peugeot TotalEnergies announced that Robert Shwartzman will join its Hypercar driver roster for the 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season. Shwartzman, who is returning to the WEC after competing in the NTT IndyCar Series, is scheduled to participate in test sessions with the Peugeot 9X8 throughout the remainder of 2026 to prepare for his debut.

His addition to the team follows the planned departures of Stoffel Vandoorne, Malthe Jakobsen, and Theo Pourchaire at the end of the current season. Team Principal Emmanuel Esnault characterized Shwartzman as “one of the most promising talents of his generation,” citing his speed and adaptability as vital to the team’s future.

Entities

Peugeot · Robert Schwarzman · Porsche · Robert Shwartzman · Emmanuel Esnault

Timeline

1 day ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
Porsche and Peugeot announce major driver movements in motorsport
Porsche moves Laurin Heinrich into a factory Porsche 963 to chase the 2026 IMSA title, while Peugeot signs Robert Schwarzman for the 2027 WEC season.
4 days ago

[SPORTS] 9 sources
Robert Shwartzman joins Peugeot for 2027 WEC season
Peugeot has confirmed Robert Shwartzman as an official Hypercar driver for the 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship season.

Sources

auto-moto.com · clubalfa.it · endurance24.fr · f1world.it · immittelstand.de · intensemans.fr · motoremotion.it · motorsport-magazin.com · motorsport.com · revistamagazzine.com · speed-live.it · sportscar365.com