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Nick Cassidy Poised to Join Peugeot’s Hypercar Lineup

Peugeot’s Instagram tease signals Cassidy’s potential return with official confirmation due ahead of the September race at COTA.

Overview

  • Peugeot Sport’s Instagram exchange booked Cassidy a flight to Austin for Lone Star Le Mans and hinted at discussions about its 2025/26 WEC Hypercar program.
  • A manufacturer spokesperson told Sportscar365 that Peugeot will unveil Cassidy’s role and any lineup adjustments before the Circuit of The Americas round in September.
  • Cassidy is returning to endurance racing after finishing runner-up in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship and securing titles in SUPER GT and Super Formula.
  • He most recently competed in the WEC in 2022 with AF Corse in GTE-Am, where he recorded a best finish of fourth at Spa-Francorchamps.
  • Motorsport Week reports that Cassidy is also close to confirming a drive with another Stellantis-backed team, potentially rebranded Maserati MSG Racing, though details remain unconfirmed.