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

Karishma Persad07 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.
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Lotterer hails Jaubert’s historic Genesis WEC pole in Barcelona as Abiteboul praises team’s progress

Karishma Persad08 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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Genesis scores its best WEC finish at COTA as the #17 GMR-001 takes seventh, showing stronger pace and reliability in Texas again.
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Genesis targets further WEC progress after breakthrough 2026 COTA showing

Karishma Persad07 mins

Genesis Magma Racing left the 2026 Lone Star Le Mans with renewed confidence after the #17 GMR-001 claimed seventh at the Circuit of The America (COTA)s, delivering the Korean manufacturer’s best FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) result to date. The result capped one of Genesis’ strongest weekends since entering Hypercar competition, with the GMR-001 showing…

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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.
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Abiteboul identifies key lessons after Genesis completes first Le Mans

Karishma Persad07 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.
Photo Credit: FIA World Endurance Championship | Drew Gibson

Genesis Magma Racing targets learning curve in 2026 WEC Hypercar campaign

Karishma Persad07 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 prepares for 2026 Imola debut with GMR-001 Hypercar, targeting steady progress in its first FIA WEC season.
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Genesis Magma Racing GMR-001 unveiled as team targets steady progress in WEC

Karishma Persad04 mins

Genesis Magma Racing is gearing up for a historic moment as it prepares to debut its maiden World Endurance Championship (WEC) programme at the 6 Hours of Imola (17–19 April, 2026). The South Korean luxury marque, part of the Hyundai Motor Group, will officially enter the global endurance racing stage with its striking GMR-001 Hypercar….

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

Karishma Persad05 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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