On the momentum of its one-two finish at Le Mans this time last year, Peugeot is on the hunt for a second straight win in the prestigious French competition. Twelve months of hard preparation work since June 2009 have kept the team under pressure in its bid to secure repeat success on this uniquely popular event which attracts more than 250,000 spectators annually.

From 2009 to 2010: emotions aplenty and a great deal of exacting work
If only because of the unknowns, drama and potential pitfalls that have always been part and parcel of the Le Mans 24 Hours, the emotion and joy that come from winning the great French race are absolutely unique. When Peugeot had the privilege of tasting Le Mans success in 2009, it was able to measure the wave of passion its result prompted, both among the public and across the company. The victorious 908 HDi FAP and its three drivers – Alexander Wurz, Marc Gené and David Brabham – embarked almost immediately on a 'lap of honour' tour which lasted from June until September before the car finally made its way back to the team's Vélizy workshops. Since then, with its sights set firmly on 2010, the year of Peugeot's 200th anniversary celebrations, Team Peugeot Total hasn't taken its eye off the ball in the slightest. Last January, the French carmaker released details of its new project which – in keeping with the brand's new brand signature: Peugeot, MOTION & EMOTION – continues to put emotion at the heart of motoring, and motor sport has long been deeply rooted in Peugeot's DNA.