Genesis Magma Racing to join FIA WEC Hypercar category in 2026 It has today (4 December) been confirmed that Genesis Magma Racing will enter the FIA World Endurance Championship's headlining Hypercar category in 2026, with a two. As Hyundai unveils the Genesis-branded car it will use to tackle endurance racing from 2026, here's everything you need to know about where the project lies. Newly launched Genesis Magma Racing will draw on Hyundai Motorsport's expertise in global motorsport as it embarks on endurance program in FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and IMSA SportsCar Championship (IMSA)Unveiling of Genesis GMR-001 Hypercar, high-performance prototype that embodies the brand's design philosophy of "Athletic El.
Hyundai has announced plans to enter endurance racing* with a Hypercar programme centred on its premium Genesis brand. This decision heralds a new era for the South Korean manufacturer as it looks to strengthen its image as a purveyor of high performance and technological innovation. Hyundai will enter two Genesis Hypercars named the GMR-001 - Credit: FIA WEC Andre Lotterer (left) and Pipo Derani (right) are the first drivers confirmed for the Genesis Hypercar effort - Credit: FIA WEC Momentum set in motion for Genesis IDEC Sport are running their 2025 European Le Mans Series project fielding an Oreca 07 LMP2.
Genesis Magma Racing confirms its 2026 WEC Hypercar roster, completing preparations for the GMR. Genesis Magma Racing is set to enter the FIA World Endurance Championship's headlining Hypercar category in 2026, with a two. Genesis, the luxury wing of Hyundai, has revealed plans to enter World Endurance Championship racing with an LMDh car, subject to approval.
Hyundai has announced plans to enter endurance racing through the LMDh route under its Genesis brand. This means Hyundai will be participating in the FIA World Endurance Championship. An official statement from WEC said, "Genesis is actively exploring programs to strengthen its high-performance image, and after a thorough evaluation of various options, LMDh emerged as the.
Hyundai's luxury Genesis brand will compete in the World Endurance Championship (WEC), which has the 24 Hours of Le Mans as its jewel in the crown, from 2026 with a hypercar entry.