Genesis at the 6 Hours of Barcelona
Circuit de Catalunya
Barcelona, Spain
16–18 October 2026
Genesis Magma Racing heads back to Europe
The 6 Hours of Barcelona will mark FIA WEC’s first race at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. It will also be the first WEC race held in Spain, making it a new stage for both teams and fans.
For Daniel Juncadella, who was born in Barcelona, it will be a meaningful home race in front of his local fans. Competing in familiar surroundings will make this an especially significant round for both him and the team.
After showing the pace to fight at the front in Fuji, Genesis Magma Racing will aim to deliver the same level of competitiveness in Barcelona and convert it into points at the end of the race.
A new venue for the FIA WEC, new conditions, and an important round as the season enters its closing stages.
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For Genesis, the journey to Le Mans has come full circle. After a debut at the 6 Hours of Imola and a strong showing at Spa-Francorchamps, the GMR-001 has proven itself on motorsport’s biggest stage. Finishing at Le Mans on its first appearance confirms Genesis’ place alongside manufacturers with decades of experience.
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 Complete Test of Performance
Located in Montmeló, just outside Barcelona, the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has challenged drivers and machines since 1991. Its 4.657-kilometre layout combines a long main straight with 14 corners spanning fast, flowing sections and more technical sequences.
The circuit’s variety makes it a true all-round test, demanding aerodynamic efficiency, stability through high-speed corners and strong traction on corner exit. With little room to disguise weaknesses, Barcelona rewards a well-balanced car and consistent execution, creating an exacting challenge where performance must come together across every part of the lap.
What I changed: I mirrored Genesis’s existing circuit introductions with a strong editorial headline, a brief sense of place and heritage, followed by the specific performance demands that give the track its identity.
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