After making a strong impression during the FIA WEC Rookie Test in Bahrain, where he drove the Peugeot 9X8, Théo Pourchaire has secured his place as reserve driver with Team Peugeot TotalEnergies for 2025, tasked with developing and preparing the Peugeot 9X8 hypercars for the seasons ahead.

As part of his duties, Pourchaire will participate in private test sessions and assist in refining the 9X8’s technical capabilities. His readiness to step into the lineup if needed also adds depth to the team’s driver roster. Pourchaire expressed his enthusiasm: “I am very excited to join Peugeot Sport as a development driver for the upcoming season; this is an incredible opportunity. I see it as a fresh start, as endurance racing is a new challenge for me.  I really enjoyed the Rookie Test in Bahrain, which went very well. The PEUGEOT 9X8 is a very powerful car, unlike anything I’ve driven before. Endurance cars are highly advanced and cutting-edge in terms of technology, making them similar to Formula 1 cars. Being a test driver is a fantastic opportunity, and I’m grateful to Team Peugeot TotalEnergies for offering me this chance. I can’t wait to begin this new role.”  

With this move, Team Peugeot TotalEnergies is bringing on board a driver with considerable single-seater experience, a significant benefit in the development of the French hypercar. Pourchaire takes over from Denmark’s Malthe Jakobsen, who will take on a full-time racing role with the team in 2025.