Genesis Magma Racing’s Pipo Derani will finally compete on home soil at the highest level of international endurance racing when the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) visits Interlagos for the Rolex 6 Hours of São Paulo. Despite making 30 previous FIA WEC starts, the 32-year-old Paulista has never contested a championship round at his home…
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…
Genesis has revealed its Magma GT3 Concept at Le Mans, offering a first look at a possible future direction for the Korean manufacturer’s expanding motorsport programme. The brand unveiled the car during its 24 Hours of Le Mans debut weekend, where Genesis Magma Racing will compete in the Hypercar class with the GMR-001 Hypercar. The…
Jamie Chadwick made history on 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans Test Day as she became the first woman to drive a Hypercar at the Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans. The British driver completed five laps in the No. 17 Genesis Magma Racing GMR-001-Hypercar as part of her reserve driver duties with the team….
Genesis Magma Racing will face its biggest challenge yet when it takes on the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans in only its third FIA World Endurance Championship appearance. The premium Hyundai brand launched its motorsport programme in late 2024 and has immediately entered the highly competitive Hypercar category. As a result, Genesis has had…
Genesis Magma Racing will arrive at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with a striking new look as the brand prepares for the biggest challenge of its debut FIA World Endurance Championship campaign. The premium division of Hyundai entered the WEC’s top category this season, marking Genesis’ first step into motorsport. Although the programme remains…
Few names carry greater weight at the 24 Hours of Le Mans than Jacky Ickx. The Belgian racing icon claimed six victories at the legendary endurance event and shaped some of the race’s most memorable moments. Yet, instead of looking back, Ickx recently focused firmly on the future as he climbed into the Genesis GMR-001…
Genesis Magma Racing celebrated a landmark moment in its FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) journey after securing its first points finish during the TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps. The Korean manufacturer overcame technical setbacks, strategic pressure and fierce late-race battles to finish eighth in only its second appearance in the Hypercar category. After both GMR-001…
The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) represents the pinnacle of long-distance circuit racing. Established in 2012 by the FIA and the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO), the series combines cutting-edge technology, world-class drivers and demanding races that last anywhere from six hours to a full 24-hour marathon. Crucially, WEC continues to grow in popularity thanks…
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…
