Fia World Endurance Championship (WEC)
Genesis Racing Begins
Genesis marks its official entry into motorsport with 2026 WEC.
The first season is about establishing a strong foundation, opening a bold new chapter for Genesis Magma Racing.
Date of Birth: Nov. 19, 1981
Nationality: German
FIA Rating: Platinum
Car Number: 17
With Genesis Magma Racing: Since 2025
André Lotterer is one of endurance racing’s most accomplished drivers, with three Le Mans wins and two FIA WEC titles. Since his WEC debut in 2012, he has built extensive experience across top manufacturers and now leads Genesis Magma Racing’s hypercar program.
Date of Birth: Oct. 12, 1993
Nationality: Brazilian
FIA Rating: Platinum
Car Number: 17
With Genesis Magma Racing: Since 2025
Luis Felipe Derani, known as “Pipo,” is a multiple Sebring 12 Hours winner with experience across IMSA and the FIA WEC, including Le Mans. In 2026, he begins his first full FIA WEC season with Genesis Magma Racing.
Date of Birth: March 3, 2005
Nationality: French
FIA Rating: Silver
Car Number: 17
With Genesis Magma Racing: Since 2025
Mathys Jaubert rose to prominence with a P2 finish in the 2024 Porsche Carrera Cup France. In 2025, he impressed in the European Le Mans Series, securing three LMP2 wins with Genesis Magma Racing and earning a place in the 2026 FIA WEC hypercar lineup.
Date of Birth: Oct. 24, 1994
Nationality: French
FIA Rating: Platinum
Car Number: 19
With Genesis Magma Racing: Since 2025
Mathieu Jaminet rose to prominence with a 2022 GTD title and Daytona 24 Hours win. He secured five IMSA GTP victories and the 2025 championship. Following his WEC Hypercar debut, including a P4 finish at Fuji, he joined Genesis Magma Racing.
Date of Birth: Oct. 19, 1991
Nationality: French
FIA Rating: Gold
Car Number: 19
With Genesis Magma Racing: Since 2025
Paul-Loup Chatin is a proven endurance racer with two ELMS LMP2 titles and an IMSA LMP2 class win. After his Hypercar debut in 2024, he won the 2025 FIA WEC Fuji 6 Hours. In 2026, he races for Genesis Magma Racing in its debut FIA WEC season.
Date of Birth: May 7, 1991
Nationality: Spanish
FIA Rating: Platinum
Car Number: 19
With Genesis Magma Racing: Since 2025
Daniel Juncadella is a proven endurance racer, with wins at Macau, Daytona and Spa. In 2025, he secured three ELMS LMP2 victories with IDEC Sport. He joins Genesis Magma Racing’s Hypercar lineup for its 2026 FIA WEC debut season.
Date of Birth: May 20, 1998
Nationality: British
FIA Rating: Silver
With Genesis Magma Racing: Since 2025
Jamie Chadwick is one of motorsport’s most accomplished female drivers, with wins in the Nürburgring 24 Hours, W Series and Indy NXT. In 2025, she impressed in ELMS with Genesis Magma Racing and continues her role as reserve driver for the 2026 FIA WEC season.
Hyundai Motorsport president and racing icon Cyril Abiteboul will serve as Team Principal. Abiteboul is primed to elevate Genesis Racing to the highest level with experience spanning Formula 1, rallying, and endurance racing.
Worldwide racing legend Jacky Ickx brings his experience to the Genesis team as Brand Partner. Ickx has earned six wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and is known for his eight wins and 25 podium finishes in Formula One.
Genesis WEC
Genesis Magma Racing partners with drivers who possess exceptional skills and rich experience, challenging the world's greatest stages by demonstrating teamwork and passion.
The GMR Story so far
Genesis has expanded its presence from esports to motorsports, one stage at a time, building a strong foundation through unwavering passion and relentless commitment.
2026 First Official Debut
A new chapter in global motorsports history opens. Genesis makes its debut entry into the FIA World Endurance Championship, marking the beginning of its full-fledged journey in global competition.
Genesis Magma Program
For Genesis, WEC is more than competition. It is a proving ground - where boundaries are redefined, innovation is honed with intent, and true reliability is realized, lap after lap.
For Genesis, WEC is more than competition. It is a proving ground - where boundaries are redefined, innovation is honed with intent, and true reliability is realized, lap after lap.
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