Stoffel Vandoorne Exits Peugeot's WEC Hypercar Team After Fuji
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Stoffel Vandoorne will leave Peugeot's Hypercar team following the Fuji 6 Hours race. Originally scheduled to depart at the season's end for a role with Jaguar in Formula E, his exit has been accelerated by the team.
Departure from Peugeot
Peugeot has confirmed that Stoffel Vandoorne will officially part ways with its Hypercar squad in the World Endurance Championship (WEC) after the Fuji 6 Hours this weekend. While Vandoorne was initially set to leave at the end of the season to join Jaguar's Formula E team, the decision to expedite his exit has been made.
Background on Vandoorne's Career
Vandoorne, a former Formula 1 driver, first joined Peugeot in 2023 as a substitute at Fuji for Nico Mueller, who was sidelined due to an injury. He later secured a full-time position, racing in 18 events, with a notable third-place finish at Austin marking his highest achievement with the team.
Future with Jaguar
Vandoorne is expected to be confirmed as a replacement for Mitch Evans, who is moving to Opel, thus returning to the all-electric championship after a year away. He will be teamed with Antonio Felix da Costa at Jaguar, who might also miss the final two WEC events due to a shift in team strategy.
Peugeot's Next Steps
As for Peugeot, they have not yet announced Vandoorne's replacement for the remaining two races of the WEC season. Potential candidates include Robert Shwartzman or reserve driver Alex Quinn, both of whom are anticipated to take on more significant roles in the upcoming season.