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Genesis Magma Racing retains six Hypercar drivers for the 2027 WEC season as Abiteboul and Tarquini back continuity after a debut.

Genesis Magma Racing retains full six-driver line-up for 2027 WEC season

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago07 mins

Genesis Magma Racing has confirmed that all six of its current drivers will remain with the team for the 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), prioritising continuity as the Korean manufacturer prepares for its second season in the Hypercar category. André Lotterer, Pipo Derani, Mathys Jaubert, Mathieu Jaminet, Paul-Loup Chatin and Daniel Juncadella will continue…

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Lotterer praises Jaubert's historic Genesis WEC pole at Barcelona as Abiteboul reflects on progress and Juncadella stays for 2027.

Lotterer hails Jaubert’s historic Genesis WEC pole in Barcelona as Abiteboul praises team’s progress

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago1 week ago08 mins

André Lotterer praised Genesis Magma Racing teammate Mathys Jaubert after the 21-year-old secured the manufacturer’s first FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar pole position at the 2026 6 Hours of Barcelona. The two-time World Endurance Champion described the Frenchman’s performance as a significant milestone for the Korean manufacturer’s developing programme. Jaubert recorded a 1:30.166 during…

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Cyril Abiteboul targets cleaner races and stronger results after Fuji errors, as the team prepares for WEC Barcelona.

Abiteboul targets operational improvements as Genesis prepares for WEC Barcelona

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago011 mins

Genesis Magma Racing Team Principal Cyril Abiteboul has called for greater operational discipline following a frustrating 6 Hours of Fuji, insisting that the South Korean manufacturer must eliminate avoidable mistakes as it continues developing its FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar programme. The manufacturer demonstrated its growing competitiveness during the sixth round of the 2026…

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Genesis completed its first 24 Hours of Le Mans as the GMR-001 showed top-five pace before reliability issues disrupted its race.

Abiteboul identifies key lessons after Genesis completes first Le Mans

Karishma Persad5 months ago5 months ago07 mins

Genesis Magma Racing made history at the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans as one of its GMR-001 Hypercars reached the chequered flag on the manufacturer’s first appearance at the event. Paul-Loup Chatin, Mathieu Jaminet and Dani Juncadella completed 372 laps in the #19 Genesis before finishing 13th overall. Although technical problems ended any hope…

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Genesis Magma Racing prepares for its 2026 FIA WEC debut at Imola, focusing on reliability, learning and steady progress in Hypercar class.

Genesis Magma Racing targets learning curve in 2026 WEC Hypercar campaign

Karishma Persad7 months ago7 months ago07 mins

The 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season represents a defining milestone for Genesis Magma Racing, as the marque officially steps into top-level endurance racing for the very first time. This ambitious Hypercar programme signals not only a technical challenge, but also a clear statement of intent from Hyundai’s premium division to compete against the…

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Genesis Magma Racing confirms Mathieu Jaminet and Paul-Loup Chatin to complete its 2026 FIA WEC Hypercar driver line-up.

Genesis Magma Racing finalises 2026 WEC Hypercar driver line-up

Karishma Persad12 months ago8 months ago05 mins

Genesis Magma Racing has completed its driver line-up for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship, confirming Mathieu Jaminet and Paul-Loup Chatin as the final additions to its Hypercar programme. The Korean manufacturer will make its debut in the championship’s top category next March and has opted for a blend of proven experience and emerging talent…

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Genesis Magma Racing adds Mathys Jaubert and Daniel Juncadella to its 2026 FIA WEC Hypercar line-up alongside Lotterer and Derani.

Genesis Magma Racing confirms Jaubert and Juncadella for 2026 FIA WEC Hypercar programme

Karishma Persad1 year ago8 months ago06 mins

Genesis Magma Racing has confirmed two additional drivers for its 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar programme, strengthening its line-up ahead of the team’s debut season in 2026. Mathys Jaubert and Daniel Juncadella will join the previously announced André Lotterer and Pipo Derani as the Hyundai-owned brand prepares to enter the championship’s top category…

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