Genesis Magma Racing Reveals Hypercar Team
Written by I Dig Sports
NEW YORK Genesis Magma Racing unveiled its full-scale GMR-001 Hypercar and team identity, including livery and race suits, marking a bold step in the brands global motorsport ambitions.
The global reveal of the GMR-001 Hypercar ahead of the New York International Auto Show lays the groundwork for the teams 2026 WEC debut.
Building on Genesis signature Athletic Elegance design philosophy, the GMR-001 Hypercar and its striking livery embody the brands commitment to blending Korean heritage with motorsport innovation, setting a new standard for creativity on the global racing stage.
At the heart of Genesis Magma Racings ambitions lies the GMR-001 Hypercar, a vehicle that translates Genesis design philosophy into raw racing potential. Inspired by the brands Magma performance line-up, the GMR-001 Hypercar combines aerodynamic precision with sculptural fluidity, balancing elegance and aggression.
The GMR-001 Hypercar features Genesis signature Two-Line lighting, wrapping horizontally around the front and rear to emphasize width and aerodynamic intent. The inclusion of the design ensures visual brand consistency with Genesis road-car range, without comprising the nighttime visibility vital in endurance racing.
The GMR-001 Hypercars bodywork, crafted at Genesis Design Europe under Chief Creative Officer Luc Donckerwolke, features a sweeping Parabolic Line along the side profile.
A flat underbody plate supports aerodynamic efficiency, while carefully integrated inlets extract hot air to enhance thermal performance.
While final specifications remain under wraps, the GMR-001 Hypercars hybrid powertrain and chassis developed in partnership with ORECA Motorsport promise to deliver highly competitive performance and speed.
The GMR-001 Hypercar, like every race car, is a sculpture designed by the constraints of efficiency and performance combined with the design DNA of Genesis the brand with the Two Lines said Luc Donckerwolke, Chief Creative Officer of Genesis. The livery is an orchestration of the tension and balance of the distinctly Korean character of the brand with gradients from Magma orange to dark red emphasizing the high temperature of the powertrain. And the color gradients from light to dark of the Magma writing in Hangeul is an optical doppler effect that expresses the glorious sound of the V-8 Twin Turbo engine in motion.
The GMR-001 Hypercars livery marries intensity with subtlety, dominated by the signature Magma orangea hue symbolizing Koreas vibrant energy.
Today marks a significant milestone for Genesis Magma Racing as we unveil the GMR-001 Hypercar, along with our striking livery and race suits, said Cyril Abiteboul, team principal of Genesis Magma Racing. As we gear up for our 2026 WEC and 2027 IMSA campaigns, we are not merely assembling a race team; we are forging a legacy. Each day brings us one step closer to realizing the full potential of Genesis in the world of motorsports.
Complementing the GMR-001 Hypercar, the Genesis Magma Racing teams race suits feature the brands signature Two-Line visual in combination with G-Matrix graphics. The suits design reinforces the connection between driver, machine, and brand identity.
Wearing these suits are the individuals tasked with bringing Genesis Magma Racings vision to life on track the driver roster includes three-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner André Lotterer and Luis Pipo Derani a four-time victor at the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, both playing a central role in shaping the teams performance ahead of its WEC debut.
Putting on the race suit made me realize how exciting this opportunity is, said André Lotterer, Genesis Magma Racing driver. This suit is more than just a uniform; it shows Genesis commitment to great design and performance. You can feel the pride in every detail. Competing for Genesis Magma Racing is a real honor, and I cant wait to push the GMR-001 Hypercar to its limits at famous tracks like Le Mans, Daytona, and more.
Endurance racing represents the pinnacle of motorsport a test of speed, strategy, and sustainability. Genesis Magma Racing embraces this challenge through its Hyperspeed ethos, a philosophy rooted in Koreas relentless drive for progress and mirrored in the brands audacious design and engineering.
Genesis Magma Racing has already begun its competitive journey in the 2025 European Le Mans Series with an LMP2 (Le Mans Prototype 2) entry supported by IDEC Sport, featuring two drivers, Jamie Chadwick and Mathys Jaubert, from the Genesis Magma Racing Trajectory Program.
At the opening round of the season, the 4 Hours of Barcelona, the team, completed by Daniel Juncadella scored a sensational win on debut in the LMP2 class. The Trajectory Program and the ELMS entry lay the groundwork for Genesis Magma Racing, backed by Hyundai Motorsports championship-winning expertise, to compete in the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2026 and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in 2027.