A NEW ERA OF PERFORMANCE
GENESIS MAGMA RACING
Genesis Magma Racing makes its motorsport debut on the world's most prestigious racing circuits with the GMR-001 Hypercar. Competing in the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), every race is an opportunity to push performance, inspire innovation, and shape the future of Genesis.
GMR-001 Hypercar shown. Not for sale.
GMR-001 Hypercar shown. Not for sale.
GMR-001 Hypercar shown. Not for sale.
GMR-001 Hypercar shown. Not for sale.
CHALLENGING THE LIMITS
THE GMR-001 HYPERCAR TEAM
Meet the talent driving Genesis Magma Racing forward.
WORLD ENDURANCE CHAMPIONSHIP
OFFICIAL DRIVERSPartnering multi-time world champions with elite drivers, Genesis Magma Racing enters the grid armed with the proven pedigree required to fast-track the GMR-001.
#17
ANDRÉ LOTTERERAndré Lotterer is one of endurance racing's most decorated drivers with three 24 Hours of Le Mans victories and two FIA WEC titles. Since his WEC debut in 2012, he has accumulated extensive experience with multiple manufacturers throughout his endurance racing career, currently leading Genesis Magma Racing's hypercar program, while also boasting a 2011 Super Formula championship and two Super GT titles.
#17
LUÍS “PIPO” DERANILuís Felipe Derani, known as "Pipo," is a highly accomplished IMSA champion who won the 12 Hours of Sebring four times over seven years starting from 2016. He has consistently competed in WEC in various classes including the GT and Prototype classes at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, broadening his extensive international racing experience. In 2026, he embarked on his first full FIA World Endurance Championship season with Genesis Magma Racing, helping secure the team's first-ever WEC points with a P8 finish in the #17 car at Spa.
#17
MATHYS JAUBERTMathys Jaubert made his mark in 2024 by finishing second overall in the Porsche Carrera Cup France. The following year, at just 20 years old, he led Genesis Magma Racing's LMP2 program to three victories and third place overall in the championship standings at his European Le Mans Series debut. Following his exceptional performance, he secured a spot on the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship hypercar lineup.
#17
MATHIEU JAMINETMathieu Jaminet started his winning streak with the 2022 GTD Class Championship and the Rolex 24 at Daytona victory. He then recorded five wins over three seasons in the IMSA GTP class and was crowned 2025 champion. Recently making his WEC Hypercar debut, he finished fourth at 6 Hours of Fuji and joined Genesis Magma Racing.
#19
PAUL-LOUP CHATINPaul-Loup Chatin claimed two European Le Mans Series LMP2 Class Championships in 2014 and 2019, along with the 2023 IMSA LMP2 Class victory. Following his Hypercar debut in 2024, he topped the 2025 FIA WEC 6 Hours of Fuji. In the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship, Genesis Magma Racing's first WEC season, he will compete for the Hypercar class title.
#19
DANIEL JUNCADELLADaniel Juncadella began his winning career with the 2011 Macau Grand Prix victory before claiming both the FIA Formula 3 European Championship and the Formula 3 Euro Series titles in 2012. He has since added victories at the Rolex 24 at Daytona and 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, as well as multiple podiums at the 24 Hour Nürburgring. In his European Le Mans Series LMP2 Class debut in 2025, he led IDEC Sport to three class wins and earned his place on Genesis Magma Racing's FIA World Endurance Championship Hypercar lineup for 2026.
RESERVE DRIVER
JAMIE CHADWICKJamie Chadwick has established herself as a formidable driver with class wins at 24 Hour Nürburgring, three W Series championships, and an Indy NXT win. In 2025, she made an impressive debut in the European Le Mans Series with Genesis Magma Racing, becoming the first female driver to achieve three LMP2 class wins and finishing third overall. She continues her growth as the official reserve driver for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship.
GENESIS MAGMA LEADERSHIP
DECADES OF ENDURANCE MASTERYTEAM PRINCIPAL
CYRIL ABITEBOULAt the helm is Hyundai Motorsport President and racing icon Cyril Abiteboul. To take on the global grid, he infuses Genesis Magma Racing with expertise spanning Formula 1, rally racing, and endurance racing.
BRAND PARTNER
JACKY ICKXSix-time Le Mans winner and Formula 1 legend Jacky Ickx shapes the future of Genesis Magma Racing as Brand Partner. With 25 F1 podiums and an unrivaled racing legacy, he injects championship DNA into the heart of the program.
2026 RACE CALENDAR
GLOBAL TRACKS & OFFICIAL STANDINGS
ITALY // APRIL 17-19, 2026
6 HOURS OF IMOLAA strong start for the #17 and #19 hypercars. Sharp cornering and solid reliability kept both entries in the fight for the entire distance, with both cars taking the checkered flag.
#17 // P15
#19 // P17
BELGIUM // MAY 7-9, 2026
6 HOURS OF SPA-FRANCORCHAMPSFirst points on the board. An aggressive strategy call and a brilliant late-race defense secured GMR’s breakthrough result.
#17 // P8
#19 // P13
FRANCE // JUNE 10-14, 2026
24 HOURS OF LE MANSThe #19 hypercar's finish showcased the reliability of the Magma platform alongside the #17's fierce 16-hour run. Qualifying sixth and ninth on debut made it undeniably clear: Genesis Magma Racing is a legitimate contender.
#17 // RET
#19 // P13
BRAZIL // JULY 10-12, 2026
6 HOURS OF SÃO PAULOMomentum continues. Following a standout qualifying performance by the #19 GMR-001, both Hypercars reached the finish line, showcasing the pace and progress of Genesis Magma Racing’s debut season.
#17 // P15
#19 // P13
UNITED STATES // SEPT 4-6, 2026
LONE STAR LE MANSThe Circuit of the Americas hosts one of North America’s most anticipated endurance showdowns—where WEC’s finest meet American racing passion at full throttle.
JAPAN // SEPT 25-27, 2026
6 HOURS OF FUJIBeneath the shadow of Mount Fuji, the iconic Fuji Speedway delivers one of WEC’s most visually stunning and technically demanding stages.
SPAIN // OCT 16-18, 2026
6 HOURS OF BARCELONAThe 4.657 km Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya combines fast straights with technical corners, demanding precision, consistency, and smart tire management over six hours of racing.
ITALY // NOV 6-8, 2026
6 HOURS OF MONZAKnown as the Temple of Speed, Monza's long straights push Hypercars to some of the highest speeds in motorsport, setting the stage for a thrilling final round in Genesis Magma Racing’s inaugural FIA WEC season.
LIVE FROM THE COCKPIT
EXPERIENCE UNFILTERED HYPERCAR ACCESS
Follow Genesis Magma Racing on YouTube for exclusive WEC coverage. Watch live from inside the #17 and #19 GMR-001 Hypercar as our drivers conquer the world’s most iconic circuits. Plus, catch full race replays and uncover behind-the-scenes content all season long.
From Hypercar Development to WEC Debut
THE EVOLUTION OF SPEED
Genesis’ expansion into motorsport is a testament to calculated acceleration—built lap by lap, race by race. Explore the defining moments, breakthroughs, and milestones that mark the rise of Genesis Magma Racing.
GMR-001 Hypercar shown. Not for sale.