Peugeot TotalEnergies has appointed Emmanuel Esnault as team principal of its FIA World Endurance Championship Hypercar program, filling the vacancy created by Olivier Jansonnie’s move to head of Stellantis Motorsport.

Peugeot would prefer to build a brand-new car rather than continue to refine the existing one. Yet with the regulatory landscape still unsettled, the team is seeking clarity before committing.

As Peugeot TotalEnergies embarks on its third full season with the 9X8 in the FIA WEC's Hypercar class, it hopes that the latest update package for the car will help it string together strong results and achieve a first win.Pressure is mounting on the French manufacturer's program, which debuted at...