Peugeot’s drivers and management have been reflecting on the previous wingless 9X8 as the new 9X8 prepares to make its debut at Imola this weekend. According to Nico Muller, the outgoing concept was suitable for the track characteristics of Qatar, allowing them to compete for a podium position. However, Muller acknowledges that each track requires a different approach and compromises must be made. Despite running in second place for most of the race in Qatar, Peugeot’s wingless car faced a fueling problem during the last pitstop, causing it to run out of fuel on Jean-Eric Vergne’s final lap. Olivier Jansonnie, Peugeot’s technical director, agrees that the previous car had reached its performance limit and now they must focus on optimizing the new car. The new 9X8 differs significantly from its predecessor, with only a few parts remaining unchanged. The race debut of the new car will take place at the FIA WEC 6 Hours of Imola.
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