Jansonnie Replaces Finot as Head of Stellantis Motorsport

Peugeot Hypercar technical director Olivier Jansonnie has been named the new Head of Stellantis Motorsport, replacing the retiring Jean-Marc Finot.

Jansonnie, who has worked on and off at Peugeot since starting at the company in 1998, will assume the role effective Jan. 31 2026, and will work together with Finot as part of the transition period.

Peugeot has outlined that Jansonnie will report to Emanuele Cappellano, the Head of Enlarged Europe, European Brands and Stellantis Pro One.

“I am pleased to have Olivier Jansonnie leading Stellantis Motorsport in Europe,” Cappellano said.

“His strong expertise and wide knowledge of all racing activities will play a critical role in supporting each brand involved in motorsport.

“I want also to thank Jean-Marc Finot for his dedication to build and develop a strong Stellantis Motorsport team, achieving many victories, 2 world titles and enabling the development of iconic high-performance vehicles across many brands.”

Prior to leading the Peugeot’s FIA World Endurance Championship Hypercar operation, Jansonnie gained extensive experience across multiple motorsport disciplines, both as part of the French giant as well as for other manufacturers.

This included a stint at Mitsubishi overseeing development of the Lancer WRC, as well as serving as the head of vehicle development at BMW between 2012 and 2016.

After rejoining Peugeot Sport in 2016, he led the technical team for its Dakar, WRX and e-WRX programs before heading up the Hypercar program since 2020.

“Motorsport has always been a cornerstone of the automotive industry, shaping the legacy of Stellantis brands through iconic victories,” Jansonnie said.

“As we enter a new era of global championships, my mission is clear: to cultivate talent and expertise that will keep our brands at the forefront of innovation and performance.

“I extend my gratitude to Jean-Marc Finot for his support and Emanuele Cappellano for his trust.

“Backed by our passionate, competitive, and talented teams, I am ready to take on this challenge with determination and make our colors shine brighter than ever.”

Peugeot’s statement, issued on Monday, did not outline who would replace Jansonnie as the brand’s Hypercar technical director.