We sure love a good tease. Especially when it comes to one of the most storied car manufacturers indicating they will be racing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual this January.
Peugeot Sport intrigued many when they posted on social media a simple phrase: Hey @ 24 Hours of Le Mans, we’ll see you a bit sooner than expected this year…😉
The subtle teaser accompanied by a sleek look at the Peugeot 9X8, built to Le Mans Hypercar (LMH) rules, was shared on Instagram and Twitter on 5th December, gaining a significant amount of hype from esports fans around the globe.
Peugeot has participated in the real-world 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1992, 1992 and 2009. It will return again in 2023 sporting its impressive 2.6-litre twin turbo V6 engine and an electric motor in its hybrid drivetrain.
This past season, the Peugeot 9X8 has entered several FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) rounds as public tests ahead of the full 2023 WEC campaign, which also happens to include the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
As for the virtual side of things, Peugeot Sport will enter the LMP class with the French car company’s branded livery on the identical Oreca chassis shared by the competition.
No driver line-up or further details have been revealed at this time.
With the 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual just 38 days away, the anticipation is building for what will no doubt be a masterclass production featuring the best in professional sim and real racing.
CEO of the LMVS, Gérard Neveu, says to expect “creative and innovative surprises” at this season’s final event on 14th January to 15th January 2023.
There’s plenty that goes on behind the scenes, too. So, be sure to keep it pinned on the Traxion.GG YouTube channel for the 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual and more!
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