Genesis at the 6 Hours of Monza
Autodromo Nazionale di Monza
Monza, Italy
6–8 November 2026
Genesis Magma Racing aims to finish Season on a High
Genesis Magma Racing aims to finish its first FIA World Endurance Championship season strongly at the 6 Hours of Monza, the final opportunity to convert the GMR-001 Hypercar’s recent pace into results.
Monza presents a fresh challenge for the team, which has not tested at the historic 5.79-kilometer circuit. Its long straights, high-speed sections and demanding braking zones require a careful compromise between low drag, aerodynamic balance, braking performance and mechanical grip.
Genesis Magma Racing will take a pragmatic, back-to-basics approach during practice, maximizing data collection and establishing a reliable baseline before pursuing further performance. Cool temperatures and the absence of tire warmers will make tire management especially important, particularly at the start of each stint.
The team’s priority is disciplined execution across qualifying and the race. A clean event could deliver points for both cars and a conclusion to the maiden WEC season for Genesis Magma Racing.
The Temple of Speed
Located in Monza’s Royal Park, just north of Milan, the Autodromo Nazionale Monza has tested drivers and machinery since 1922. Its 5.793-kilometre layout is defined by long straights, heavy braking zones and 11 corners, combining high-speed sections with tight chicanes and the sweeping Curva Parabolica.
Known as the “Temple of Speed,” Monza places a premium on low-drag efficiency, braking stability and strong traction out of its slow corners. The circuit’s long full-throttle runs reward straight-line performance, while its chicanes leave little margin for error under braking. Success demands a car that can carry speed efficiently without sacrificing control when it matters most.
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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.
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WEC is where performance technology becomes measurable. Where reliability isn’t a claim - it’s a result.
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