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Fuji awaits: Toyota comes home under pressure as Ferrari closes and Genesis enters the unknown
Toyota reaches its home race with a nine-point manufacturers’ lead, but a late Austin failure changed the mood. Ferrari has finally won in 2026, while Genesis arrives with momentum and no physical Fuji reference for the GMR-001.
Peugeot 9X8 begins fresh development push for 2027
FACT: Team Peugeot TotalEnergies says it has started the next phase of development of the Peugeot 9X8 for the 2027 FIA WEC season, working towards approval of technical evolutions focused on performance, efficiency and competitiveness. ANALYSIS: The claimed push aims to make the 9X8 a consistent top contender within the wider Hypercar arms race, though manufacturer performance claims should not be taken at face value. OPINION: With 2027 targeted for approved evolutions, Peugeot appears to be using this phase to reset the 9X8 concept rather than continue with incremental tweaks.
Ford completes first Hypercar test at Paul Ricard
Ford Racing says it has completed its first Ford Hypercar test at Circuit Paul Ricard, issuing a media package of images and b-roll to mark the milestone, but no technical detail to back it up.