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Hyundai is coming to top-level sportscar racing in 2026 with its Genesis brand. But it’s picked an unusual path to do it, as The Race explains
Genesis Magma Racing, Hyundai’s premium brand, is making an impression at the Le Mans 24 Hours circuit with their distinctive Magma Racing colors prominently displayed.
Notably, one car featuring the marque’s colors will be on the starting grid this Saturday, ahead of their debut in the top class of endurance racing next year.
Given Genesis’ lack of prior motorsport experience, they have opted to enter LMP2 to gain valuable endurance racing experience before their anticipated entry into WEC in 2026.
The team, run by IDEC Sport, will compete in the 2025 LMP2 class under the Genesis Magma Racing colors, with a focus on learning the intricacies of endurance racing to prepare for their Hypercar debut in 2026.
The Genesis Magma Racing team has strategically assembled a team of seasoned endurance racing experts, such as Mathieu Leroy and Justin Taylor, to ensure a successful entry into Hypercar racing in 2026.
Drivers like Jamie Chadwick and Mathys Jaubert are part of the ‘Trajectory Programme’ and will compete in the #18 ORECA 07 sporting Genesis colors, with the precise lineup evolving to optimize performance.
