Genesis GMR-001
| Category | Le Mans Daytona h |
|---|---|
| Constructor | Genesis (Oreca) |
| Designers | François-Xavier Demaison (Technical Director, Hyundai Motorsport)[1] Luc Donckerwolke (Chief Creative Officer, Genesis)[2] Samir Sadikhov (Exterior Designer)[3] Julien Moncet (Head of Powertrain, Hyundai Motorsport)[1] |
| Technical specifications[4] | |
| Chassis | LMP2-based carbon fibre monocoque |
| Suspension | Double wishbones, pushrods actuated springs and dampers, anti-roll bar |
| Length | 5,000 mm (196.9 in) |
| Width | 2,000 mm (78.7 in) |
| Wheelbase | 3,150 mm (124.0 in) |
| Engine | Genesis G8MR[5] 3.2 L (195.3 cu in) V8 twin turbocharged mid-engine |
| Torque | 637 N⋅m (470 lb⋅ft) |
| Electric motor | Rear-mounted 50 kW (68 PS; 67 hp) spec MGU supplied by Bosch |
| Transmission | 7-speed sequential manual |
| Power | 680 hp (507 kW; 689 PS) |
| Weight | 1,030 kg (2,271 lb) |
| Fuel | TotalEnergies |
| Lubricants | Shell Helix Ultra |
| Brakes | Ventilated carbon ceramic discs |
| Tyres | Michelin |
| Competition history | |
| Notable entrants | South Korea Genesis Magma Racing |
| Notable drivers | France Paul-Loup Chatin Brazil Pipo Derani France Mathieu Jaminet France Mathys Jaubert Spain Daniel Juncadella Germany André Lotterer |
| Debut | 2026 6 Hours of Imola |
| Last event | 2026 6 Hours of Fuji |
The Genesis GMR-001 is a sports prototype developed by Genesis and Oreca. Designed to compete under LMDh regulations, the GMR-001 made its debut in the FIA World Endurance Championship at the 2026 6 Hours of Imola in the Hypercar category, and is set to compete in the IMSA SportsCar Championship in the GTP category starting in 2027.[6]
Background
In September 2024, Hyundai announced that they would be launching a LMDh programme under their Genesis luxury car brand with Oreca as the chassis supplier.[7][8]
Genesis Motor formally unveiled their car on a large scale at a launch event in Dubai three months later in December 2024, now known as the GMR-001.[6] At the event, they announced that their new team, Genesis Magma Racing, would officially enter the FIA World Endurance Championship with the GMR-001 by 2026, followed by an entry into the IMSA SportsCar Championship the year after.[9][10] Team principal Cyril Abiteboul confirmed that the GMR-001 would be using a twin-turbocharged V8 engine and feature a hybrid system.[9]
Alongside the unveiling, former FIA WEC champion André Lotterer and IMSA champion Pipo Derani were confirmed to have joined Genesis in helping develop the GMR-001.[11][12] In preparation for the marque's official Hypercar participation, Genesis also confirmed their entry into the 2025 European Le Mans Series with IDEC Sport in LMP2, competing with an Oreca 07 driven by Jamie Chadwick, and Mathys Jaubert.[10] Former Formula One driver Logan Sargeant was initially included in the line-up before he "stepped away" from the program prior to the season's commencement. He was replaced by Daniel Juncadella.[13][14] Jaubert and Juncadella were later confirmed to be joining Genesis alongside Derani and Lotterer in September 2025.[15]
The car completed its first shakedown test in August 2025 at Circuit Paul Ricard.[16][17] It underwent its first rigorous endurance test a month later in September 2025 at Algarve International Circuit, completing 32 hours of test time with Lotterer, Derani, Jaubert, and Juncadella present at the test.[18]
Competition history
The driver lineups for both cars were confirmed in December 2025; the No. 17, driven by Pipo Derani, Mathys Jaubert, and André Lotterer, and the No. 19, driven by Paul-Loup Chatin, Daniel Juncadella, and Mathieu Jaminet.[19] In its second-ever race, Genesis scored points with the GMR-001, finishing 8th with the No. 17 crew of Derani, Jaubert, and Lotterer.
Racing results
Complete World Endurance Championship results
Results in bold indicate pole position. Results in italics indicate fastest lap.
| Year | Entrant | Class | Drivers | No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Points | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* | IMO | SPA | LMN | SÃO | COA | FUJ | CAT | MNZ | ||||||
| Genesis Magma Racing | Hypercar | Brazil Pipo Derani | 17 | 15 | 8 | Ret | 15 | 7 | 15 | 12 | 8th | |||
| France Mathys Jaubert | 15 | 8 | Ret | 15 | 7 | 15 | ||||||||
| Germany André Lotterer | 15 | 8 | Ret | 15 | 7 | 15 | ||||||||
| France Paul-Loup Chatin | 19 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 11 | |||||||
| France Mathieu Jaminet | 17 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 11 | ||||||||
| Spain Daniel Juncadella | 17 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 11 | ||||||||
* Season in progress.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Dagys, John (17 April 2025). "Genesis Hypercar Engine Completes First Fire-Up". dailysportscar. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
- ↑ "GENESIS UNVEILS LUXURY PERFORMANCE VISION WITH GENESIS MAGMA RACING, BACKED BY HYUNDAI MOTORSPORT". Genesis. 4 December 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
- ↑ Sadikhov, Samir. "As a designer and motorsport fanatic couldn't be more happier, excited and fortunate than this..." LinkedIn. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
- ↑ "2026_Genesis_CarSpec_2026" (PDF). motorsport.hyundai.com. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ "Q&A WITH CYRIL ABITEBOUL, GENESIS MAGMA RACING TEAM PRINCIPAL AND HYUNDAI MOTORSPORT PRESIDENT". Genesis. 19 December 2025. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Dagys, John (4 December 2024). "Genesis Unveils GMR-001 Hypercar – Sportscar365". sportscar365.com. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
- ↑ Wood, Will (12 September 2024). "Hyundai to launch hypercar racing programme under Genesis brand". RaceFans. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
- ↑ "Hyundai announces Le Mans hypercar racing program under Genesis brand". Drive. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Newly Formed Genesis Magma Racing Team to Chase Championships". Car and Driver. 4 December 2024. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Genesis Launches GMR-001 Hypercar Programme In Dubai". www.dailysportscar.com. 4 December 2024. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
- ↑ Watkins, Gary (4 December 2024). "Lotterer and Derani to drive Genesis LMDh in 2026 WEC campaign". MSN. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
- ↑ Atkins, Russell (21 May 2025). "Genesis' Hypercar venture 'more than a marketing initiative' | FIAWEC". www.fiawec.com. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
- ↑ "Sargeant steps down from Genesis-backed sportscar seat". Motorsport.com. 19 February 2025.
- ↑ "Sargeant 'stepping away' from racing as 2025 plans are cancelled". The Race. 18 February 2025.
- ↑ "Juncadella, Jaubert Land Genesis LMDh Seats – Sportscar365". 18 September 2025. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ↑ "Genesis Completes GMR-001 Shakedown – Sportscar365". 13 August 2025. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ↑ Watkins, Gary (13 August 2025). "New Genesis Hypercar challenger begins track testing as WEC preparations ramp up". Autosport. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ↑ Kilbey, Stephen (23 September 2025). "Genesis hypercar completes first endurance test". RACER. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
- ↑ Klein, Jamie (5 December 2025). "Genesis Confirms Driver Crews for Maiden Hypercar Season". Sportscar365. Retrieved 9 May 2026.