Peugeot has confirmed Robert Shwartzman as its first new signing for the 2027 season. A proven Hypercar race winner looking to relaunch his endurance career, the 27-year-old may be exactly what Peugeot needs — and Peugeot exactly what Shwartzman needs.
Toyota looked set for victory until heartbreak struck with just 12 minutes remaining, Ferrari seized its chance, Alpine impressed, while BMW and Genesis endured a difficult afternoon. Here are our Winners & Losers from an action-packed Lone Star Le Mans at COTA.
On December 2 at Paul Ricard, Doriane Pin will get her first taste of Peugeot’s 2026-spec 9X8. More than a maiden Hypercar run, the test will give Peugeot its clearest indication yet of whether her performances in LMP2 and F1 Academy can translate to the top class of the WEC.
The WEC returns from its summer break with little settled and plenty at stake. As the championship heads to Texas, some are chasing momentum, others redemption and Austin has rarely been short of surprises.
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| 1 | Toyota | 140 | |
| 2 | BMW | 131 | |
| 3 | Ferrari | 114 | |
| 4 | Cadillac | 80 | |
| 5 | Alpine | 66 | |
| 6 | Aston Martin | 52 | |
| 7 | Peugeot | 16 | |
| 8 | Genesis | 12 |
| 1 | Cadillac | 2562 | |
| 2 | Porsche | 2450 | |
| 3 | Acura | 2363 | |
| 4 | BMW | 2228 | |
| 5 | Aston Martin | 2024 |
Extended Highlights | 6 Hours of COTA 2026 | FIA WEC
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