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South Korean automotive manufacturer Genesis fully launched its top-class prototype sports car program this evening with a grandiose presentation in Dubai. At the event, the brand revealed its team…
South Korean automotive manufacturer Genesis has officially launched its top-class prototype sports car program in Dubai, unveiling the Genesis Magma Racing team, the GMR-001 car, and its drivers Andre Lotterer and Pipo Derani. The brand plans to compete in the FIA World Endurance Championship and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in the upcoming years. The GMR-001 is an LMDh-spec prototype based on an ORECA chassis, featuring styling cues from Genesis’ road car range and unique design elements inspired by the Magma road car concept. Genesis Design Europe led by Luc Donckerwolke created the car’s design concept to reflect the brand’s core values of audaciousness, progressiveness, and Korean identity. Hyundai Motorsport will support the Genesis team, with Cyril Abiteboul leading as team principal for Genesis Magma Racing, expressing excitement for this new ambitious program. Andre Lotterer and Pipo Derani, two experienced prototype drivers, have been signed to lead test and development duties for the GMR-001 before competing in 2026.
