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Touring car legend and sometime F1 racer Gabriele Tarquini gets a lead role in Hyundai’s Genesis-branded WEC entry
After the ACO and McLaren, Genesis faced the press at Le Mans, showcasing the full-scale model of its GMR-001 in the Manufacturer Village. The car will undergo testing in August before debuting in the World Endurance Championship next year. Team principal Cyril Abiteboul confirmed the design is final, and the powertrain is making good progress. Notable attendees included drivers André Lotterer and Pipo Derani, technical director François-Xavier Demaison, and new team members Mia Sharizman and Warren Scheckter. The team’s key figures – team manager Anouck Abadie, chief engineer Justin Taylor, and sporting director Gabriele Tarquini – are poised for their roles, with Tarquini bringing extensive endurance racing experience. Tarquini, renowned for his touring car achievements, expressed readiness for this new challenge and commitment to Genesis Magma Racing’s WEC campaign.
