Gensesis Magma Racing has revealed its GMR-001 Hypercar in preparation for the Korean manufacturer’s entry into the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2026 and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in 2027.
The team has also announced an entry into the 2025 European Le Mans Series as part of its preparations.
The Genesis Magma GMR-001 has been built to LMDh regulations, combining cutting-edge hybrid technology with standardsied components to ensure cost control and competitive parity.
“This entry into motorsport is a natural evolution for Genesis,” said Luc Donckerwolke, Chief Creative Officer of Genesis. “As we look to push the boundaries of our brand, motorsport allows us to bring the spirit of hyperseed – which drives how we create and innovate – in a way that aligns perfectly with our cre values: Audacious, Progressive and Distinctly Korean.”
The GMR-001 Hypercar was developed at Genesis Design Europe under the guidance of Luc Donckerwolke and the car’s distinctive black finish and design cues are drawn from the Magma line-up.
“The GMR-001 Hypercar and our Magma models represent a fusion of Genesis’ performance ambitions withour design-driven DNA,” said Donckerwolke. “From the intense orange of Magma, symbolising Korean passion and enery, to the precision engineering behind each component, we are entering a new chapter, where speed meets elegance.”
Cyril Abiteboul, President of Hyundai Motorsport GmBH and Team Principal of Genesis Magma Racing is delighted that the company is now in a position to reveal its new car.
“The official launch of Genesis Magma Racing is a momentous occassion,” said Abiteboul. “As the backbone of Hyundai Motor Group’s global motorsport activities, Hyundai Motorsport will play a vital role in this latest ambitious program. We are elevating our circuit racing expertise to a whole new level as we prepare to compete in some of the world’s most challenging series.”
André Lotterer and Pipo Derani will lead the technical development driving duties as the team movesint its final development year before competition.
The team will collaborate with IDEC Sport to field an LMP2 entry in the 2025 European Le Mans Series featuring a driver line-up of Logan Sargeant, Jamie Chadwick and Mathys Jaubert as Genesis Magma Racing consolidates its operations at a permanent strategic base at Circuit Paul Ricard, leveraging its proximity to ORECA Motorsport and IDEC Sport.
