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South Korean automotive manufacturer Genesis fully launched its top-class prototype sports car program this evening with a large-scale presentation in Dubai. At the event, the brand revealed its te…
South Korean automotive manufacturer Genesis fully launched its top-class prototype sports car program in Dubai with the unveiling of their team name (Genesis Magma Racing), their new car (the GMR-001), and their first two drivers (Andre Lotterer and Pipo Derani). The GMR-001, an LMDh-spec prototype based on an ORECA chassis, will compete in the FIA WEC in 2026 and then join IMSA’s GTP class with two cars in 2027. Designed by Genesis Design Europe under Luc Donckerwolke, the car features key styling cues from Genesis’ road car range and the brand’s signature “Two Lines lighting.” Genesis’ entry into motorsport signifies a fusion of performance ambitions and design-driven DNA. Hyundai Motorsport will back the Genesis team, with Cyril Abiteboul acting as team principal. Lotterer and Derani bring significant prototype experience to the team, preparing to race the GMR-001 in 2026 in the upcoming endurance racing season.
