Endurance

21 09 2026

6 HOURS OF FUJI: TEAM PEUGEOT TOTALENERGIES HEADS TO JAPAN

Team Peugeot TotalEnergies returns to Fuji Speedway, the scene of its best FIA WEC result to date: the PEUGEOT 9X8 #93’s second-place finish in 2025.
Combining a long high-speed straight with a demanding sequence of technical corners, Fuji Speedway is a circuit that has consistently suited the PEUGEOT 9X8.
As the final overseas round of the season, the 6 Hours of Fuji marks the beginning of the championship run-in ahead of the Barcelona and Monza finales.

After leading 61 laps and remaining in contention for victory until the final hour, the PEUGEOT 9X8 #93 secured second place at the 2025 6 Hours of Fuji, delivering Team Peugeot TotalEnergies’ best-ever FIA World Endurance Championship result.

Featuring a 1.475-kilometre straight and a demanding infield section made up of 12 corners, Fuji International Speedway is a circuit that suits the characteristics of the PEUGEOT 9X8. Since 2022, the French Hypercars have always finished inside the top ten at Fuji. Last year, the Lionesses recorded the highest top speed among all Hypercars, reaching 318 km/h on the main straight.

Team Peugeot TotalEnergies always look forward to racing in Japan for one of the FIA WEC calendar’s most iconic events. Held at the foot of Mount Fuji, the race attracts thousands of endurance racing fans every year.

Several members of the driver line-up share a particularly strong connection with Japan, having built significant experience in the country’s highly competitive motorsport scene. Loïc Duval and Nick Cassidy both spent several years racing in Japan and claimed titles across multiple championships, while Paul Di Resta competed in three Formula 1 Grands Prix at Suzuka. Théo Pourchaire also raced in Super Formula, and Stoffel Vandoorne joined the French team for the 6 Hours of Fuji in 2023.

Team Peugeot TotalEnergies heads to Fuji determined to regain its fighting spirit ahead of the final two rounds of the season, the 6 Hours of Barcelona and the 6 Hours of Monza, where the team’s FIA WEC adventure first began in 2022.

One year after achieving its best FIA WEC result to date at Fuji, Team Peugeot TotalEnergies returns to the Japanese circuit with stronger references and the ambition to rediscover that momentum in a championship more competitive than ever. The PEUGEOT 9X8s will take to the track at Fuji Speedway on Friday, 25 September for the Free Practice sessions before continuing their preparations in Qualifying on Saturday. The start of the 6 Hours of Fuji will be given on Sunday, 28 September at 11:00 local time (04:00 CET).

Emmanuel Esnault, Team Principal – Team Peugeot TotalEnergies

“We are delighted to return to Japan for the Fuji race, a circuit that delivered our strongest FIA WEC result to date. Fuji is a unique venue, combining high-speed sections with technical corners that seem to suit the characteristics of our car. While past performance never guarantees future success, we arrive in Japan with confidence, knowing this layout has consistently matched our package well. Since the last round, the team has continued to work tirelessly, and we are looking forward to measuring our progress against extremely strong competition.”

Nick Cassidy (PEUGEOT 9X8 #93)

“I’m really looking forward to Fuji. It almost feels like a home race for me. I have many special memories at this circuit, and I can’t wait to drive the PEUGEOT 9X8 in front of the Japanese fans. The team is working incredibly hard and making progress in many areas. Our objective is to convert that work into a clean race weekend and deliver a strong result.”

Loïc Duval (PEUGEOT 9X8 #94)

“Going back to Fuji is always special to me. It feels like my second home race after Le Mans. I spent many years living and racing in Japan, so it’s always a pleasure to return. I get to see many friends and some of the most loyal fans in motorsports. It’s a circuit I particularly enjoy because it usually produces close racing and plenty of overtaking opportunities. Fuji has often been a positive venue for Peugeot and the team, and I hope that will be the case again this year. I’m looking forward to getting back on track, fighting hard and, hopefully, challenging another podium just like we did last year.”

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