Peugeot Promotes Theo Pourchaire, Hands Bahrain WEC Start as Vandoorne Exits

The move advances Peugeot’s 2026 roster plan by giving its reserve race mileage before the offseason.

Overview

Peugeot confirmed that Théo Pourchaire will race the No. 94 9X8 at the 8 Hours of Bahrain on 8 November.
He will line up with Loïc Duval and Malthe Jakobsen in Bahrain before taking a full-time Hypercar seat in 2026.
Stoffel Vandoorne leaves Peugeot after the 6 Hours of Fuji when his contract expires.
Vandoorne is reported to be headed to Genesis Magma Racing, though no official announcement has been made.
Peugeot has already signed Nick Cassidy for 2026, while Pourchaire recently tested the 9X8 at COTA following an ELMS LMP2 campaign.