Research notes
Olivier Jansonnie is a core technical figure on Peugeot Sport's 9X8 Hypercar WEC programme, with more than 25 years of international racing experience across LMP1, Hypercar, DTM, WRC, WRX and off-road racing. He started at Peugeot Sport in 1998, later led development of the Lancer WRC at Mitsubishi, served as head of vehicle development at BMW Motorsport from 2012 to 2016, and returned to Peugeot as technical director in 2016. He has led the endurance racing programme and served as team principal since 2020, and was promoted to head of Stellantis Motorsport in February 2026, succeeding the retiring Jean-Marc Finot.