Genesis Magma Racing targets further progress at Fuji
Genesis Magma Racing heads to the 6 Hours of Fuji on 27 September encouraged by its strongest WEC result yet. Seventh place for the #17 GMR-001 Hypercar at Lone Star Le Mans, with both cars finishing on the lead lap, underlined the team’s growing competitiveness.
That performance built on valuable milestones: the #19’s historic 13th-place finish at Le Mans and a first race without technical issues for either car in São Paulo, where penalties limited the team to 13th and 15th.
Fuji offers another opportunity to turn that progress into points. With pace and reliability increasingly established, sharper strategy, cleaner traffic management and fewer mistakes will be crucial. A first double points finish would mark another meaningful step, while expectations remain measured against an experienced and closely matched Hypercar field.
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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.
A Legendary Blend of Speed and Strategy
The 4.6-kilometer Fuji Speedway is famous for its ultra-fast character, highlighted by one of the longest straights in motorsport at nearly 1.5 kilometers. Set against the backdrop of Mount Fuji, the circuit combines high-speed sections with demanding braking zones and a technical final sector. One of its signature challenges is the approach to Turn 1, where drivers arrive at top speed before braking heavily into a tight corner, creating some of the best overtaking opportunities on the track.
What makes Fuji Speedway unique is the balance between outright speed and precision. Drivers must maximize performance on the long straight while maintaining consistency through a series of flowing corners and slower technical turns. The circuit rewards confidence under braking, strong racecraft, and precise car setup. Its wide layout encourages different racing lines and strategic battles, often producing close competition and exciting wheel-to-wheel action.
Genesis Magma Program
WEC is where performance technology becomes measurable. Where reliability isn’t a claim - it’s a result.
WEC is where performance technology becomes measurable. Where reliability isn’t a claim - it’s a result.
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