Capgemini and Peugeot Sport Renew Partnership to Enhance Hypercar Performance and Drive Decarbonization Efforts

Capgemini and Peugeot Sport Renew Partnership to Enhance Hypercar Performance and Drive Decarbonization Efforts

(IN BRIEF) Capgemini has renewed its partnership with Peugeot Sport to continue the development of the 9X8 Hypercar for the FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC), focusing on leveraging AI technologies to enhance performance and reduce Peugeot Sport’s carbon footprint. Over the past two years, Capgemini’s data engineering platform has enabled real-time data analysis to optimize the Hypercar’s performance, with plans to incorporate generative AI for deeper insights. Additionally, Capgemini has supported Peugeot Sport’s decarbonization efforts, aligning with Stellantis Motorsport’s sustainability goals, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions by more than 85% through renewable biofuels. The collaboration demonstrates Capgemini’s ongoing commitment to improving performance and sustainability in motorsport.

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 6-Feb-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Capgemini has renewed its collaboration with Peugeot Sport, continuing the development of the 9X8 Hypercar for the FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC). The partnership focuses on utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the Hypercar’s performance and support efforts in reducing Peugeot Sport’s carbon footprint.

Over the past two years, Capgemini’s data engineering team has created a robust platform to analyze race data from both real and simulated scenarios. This AI-driven system, embedded in the PEUGEOT 9X8’s onboard computer, processes data in real-time, optimizing the Hypercar’s performance and significantly reducing analysis time—tasks that previously took a full day can now be completed in just ten minutes.

Looking ahead, the collaboration will expand to incorporate generative AI, which will analyze sensor data over extended testing or racing periods. The AI will also help structure and analyze communications between drivers and engineers during long-duration races, generating actionable insights to improve the vehicle’s performance.

In parallel, Capgemini has supported Peugeot Sport’s decarbonization initiatives, part of Stellantis Motorsport’s broader sustainability strategy. Starting in 2022, Capgemini helped calculate the carbon footprint of the motorsport ecosystem, identifying over 30 actions to reduce emissions by 2030. Key measures include eco-design practices in vehicle R&D, supplier engagement for decarbonization, and the use of renewable biofuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 85%. These steps have already resulted in the implementation of various projects that contribute to sustainability while maintaining high-performance standards.

Jean-Marc Finot, Senior VP of Stellantis Motorsport, commented on the partnership, emphasizing the importance of AI in their racing strategy and the continued progress in sustainability goals. “The partnership with Capgemini allows us to monitor key decarbonization indicators to ensure we stay on track with our ambitious goals for 2030,” he stated.

Andrea Falleni, CEO of Capgemini in Southern Europe, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to enhancing Peugeot Sport’s performance while reducing the environmental impact of motorsports. “We’re excited to continue working with Peugeot Sport, bringing cutting-edge AI technologies and expertise in decarbonization to the motorsport industry,” he added.

This partnership highlights Capgemini’s ongoing sports sponsorship strategy, focused on enhancing performance through technology and promoting sustainability in major global events.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fuelled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2023 global revenues of €22.5 billion.

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About Peugeot Sport

Since its inception, Peugeot Sport has pushed the limits of performance and innovation in motorsport. Combining technological expertise, boldness, and passion, Peugeot Sport takes on the most demanding challenges in international competitions while adopting a sustainable and responsible approach.

Whether through its FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) program with the PEUGEOT 9X8, its involvement in cutting-edge technology development, or its heritage marked by iconic victories, Peugeot Sport embodies French excellence in competition.

With a constant spirit of innovation, Peugeot Sport is also a key player in the energy transition, developing mobility solutions that are more environmentally friendly.

For more information, visit www.peugeot-sport.com

Media Contacts:

Capgemini:
Magali Rouault
Tel.: +33 1 70 48 11 67
E-mail: magali.rouault@capgemini.com

Peugeot Sport WEC:
Justine Morice
Tel.: + 33 7 62 62 28 77
E-mail: justine.morice@external.stellantis.com

SOURCE: Capgemini