WEC: Peugeot team appoints Emmanuel Esnault as Team Principal

Team Peugeot TotalEnergies announced Emmanuel Esnault (pictured) as Team Principal of its FIA World Endurance Championship Hypercar program.

In this key leadership role, Emmanuel Esnault will oversee all operational activities, strengthening the organisation as the team prepares for the 2026 season.

With a strong background across multiple motorsport disciplines, Emmanuel Esnault brings significant technical and managerial expertise. His experience within top-tier organisations throughout his career, including McLaren in Formula 1 and Lamborghini Iron Lynx in Endurance racing — will be a major asset for the future of the FIA WEC Hypercar entry.

Emmanuel Esnault will officially join Team Peugeot TotalEnergies in January 2026, contributing to the upward momentum and supporting the team’s ambition for stronger performance in the coming years.

— Emmanuel Esnault, Team Principal, Team Peugeot TotalEnergies

“I am truly honoured to have the opportunity to join Team Peugeot TotalEnergies. This is a major and highly motivating project, with a manufacturer that is fully committed at the highest international level. I would like to especially thank Alain Favey, Jean-Marc Finot and Olivier Jansonnie for their vote of confidence. It is a great responsibility, and it is up to us to be worthy of it and meet the brand’s objectives.

I am fully aware of the responsibility of this role, as well as the rich racing heritage Peugeot carries in endurance. There is tremendous potential in this project, and I am convinced that we have everything we need to do things right and progress together.”
— Jean-Marc Finot, Stellantis Motorsport Director

“We are delighted to welcome Emmanuel Esnault as Team Principal of Team Peugeot TotalEnergies. His experience will be essential in shaping and implementing our strategic approach as he takes on the challenge of pursuing the ambitious goals set by the Peugeot brand. In a championship where manufacturer competition is incredibly intense and the grid is more competitive than ever; we have full confidence in his ability to lead the team forward and support our continued progression in the FIA WEC. This appointment comes as Olivier Jansonnie assumes his role as head of Stellantis Motorsport on February 1, 2026.”

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