The endurance racing world witnesses another major driver market shift as Peugeot officially confirms the promotion of Alex Quinn to a full-time race seat in the Hypercar class for the 2027 season on a multi-year deal. Dilansir dari FormulaPassion, this announcement comes roughly a month after Robert Shwartzman was confirmed by the French manufacturer, setting up an exciting new chapter for the team's driver lineup in the FIA World Endurance Championship.
Before earning his graduation to a permanent race seat aboard the 9X8, the 25-year-old British driver served as Peugeot's official test and development driver, stepping into the role previously held by Stoffel Vandoorne. Alex Quinn arrives at the pinnacle of endurance racing backed by an impressive resume featuring victories in major international categories, including a class triumph at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in LMP2 PRO/AM, a win at the 24 Hours of Daytona, alongside success in the IMSA and ELMS paddocks.
Stepping up to a premier class race seat marks the culmination of hard work and stellar performances across various junior and sportscar categories. "Becoming a factory driver for Peugeot in the FIA WEC is a dream come true," an emotional Alex Quinn stated. He highlighted the valuable experience gained working closely with the team throughout the year during testing and factory programs, leaving him fully prepared for the upcoming challenge.
The 2027 campaign will see Peugeot fielding a dynamic lineup featuring its fresh arrivals alongside returning star Jean-Eric Vergne, alongside established names Paul Di Resta, Loic Duval, and Nick Cassidy. The team is banking on a blend of youth and experience to extract maximum performance from the evolved 9X8 hypercar prototype on the global stage.
Peugeot Team Principal Emmanuel Esnault expressed high confidence in the young Briton's capabilities following his standout performances. "We are delighted to promote Alex from test and development driver to a full-time race seat in 2027," Emmanuel Esnault added, praising his stellar speed and consistency in LMP2 competition this season as proof of his readiness for the Hypercar category.
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