BMW M Hybrid V8 Battles to Top-5 Finish in Detroit Street Race
Despite not reaching the podium this time, fans can still take pride in the team's grit and determination as they continue to push forward in the 2025 season.
Despite not reaching the podium this time, fans can still take pride in the team's grit and determination as they continue to push forward in the 2025 season.
Building on its Motorsport heritage, the new M2 CS brings increased horsepower, weight-saving design, and race-ready features into a street-legal package. It’s a bold step forward in performance, blending cutting-edge technology and emotional driving dynamics with everyday usability.
With a rich racing legacy and a wave of passionate support, PEUGEOT enters this year’s edition more prepared and more determined than ever. The team will field the #93 car driven by Paul Di Resta, Mikkel Jensen, and Jean-Eric Vergne, and the #94 car shared by Loïc Duval, Malthe Jakobsen, and Stoffel Vandoorne.
Although the PEUGEOT 9X8 #93 finished 11th and the #94 had to retire, both cars demonstrated strong qualifying pace and battled fiercely within the top five before misfortunes struck. Despite the outcome, the race highlighted the 9X8’s evolving competitiveness in the Hypercar category.
In a dramatic showdown on the iconic “Ardennes Rollercoaster,” both Peugeot 9X8 Hypercars stormed into the Hyperpole session, setting the stage for one of their strongest qualifying efforts yet in the Hypercar era. For motorsport enthusiasts and Peugeot fans alike, this is a thrilling sign of what’s to come on race day.
With PEUGEOT 9X8 #94 and #93 currently in 14th and 19th place respectively, the team remains focused on reaching the finish line of the 93rd edition of this iconic race.
Unveiling a GTI Milestone on the World Stage
The two PEUGEOT 9X8 Hypercars were classified 18th and 19th in qualifying, which meant they did not progress to the final Hyperpole shootout.
This bold new alliance blends the thrill of motorsport with the universal joy of taking a break.
Held on a stunning 25-kilometer layout combining the Nordschleife and Grand Prix circuits, the event is part of the Intercontinental GT Challenge, placing it firmly on the international racing map.