Genesis Magma Racing makes its debut at the 2026 WEC opener, finishing 17th out of 17

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Genesis successfully completed its debut race in the World Endurance Championship (WEC), organized by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). Genesis Magma Racing, the official racing team of Genesis, participated in the 2026 WEC opener, the "Imola 6 Hours," held in the Hypercar class at the Imola Circuit in Italy from the 17th to 19. Both of its competing vehicles successfully completed the race.

In the Hypercar class of this event, a total of 17 cars from eight manufacturers, including Genesis, Ferrari, Toyota, and BMW, competed. Genesis Magma Racing's GMR-001 Hypercar #17 completed 211 laps and finished in 15th place, while #19 completed 189 laps and crossed the finish line in 17th place. Toyota Racing took the victory by completing a total of 213 laps. Genesis Magma Racing prioritized stable race management and vehicle completion over ranking in this debut event.

The Imola Circuit, known for its high difficulty level, features a 4.909-kilometer track with numerous curves and uneven sections. Amidst competition with established racing teams possessing extensive experience, the team demonstrated its technical capabilities by achieving its initial goal of having all vehicles complete the race. Since announcing its WEC participation plan in December 2024, Genesis has prepared by forming a single-manufacturer team. It managed the entire process directly, from developing its own vehicle to assembling drivers and operational staff, and secured durability and driving stability through track testing covering 25,000 kilometers.

In particular, the team optimized engine performance and vehicle condition considering the specific characteristics of the Imola Circuit. Cyril Abiteboul, General Director of Genesis Magma Racing, stated that the core objective of this event was vehicle reliability and execution, and he evaluated that the team confirmed its potential by faithfully implementing its plans. The team analyzed that it accumulated practical data and experience to improve vehicle completion and operational capabilities through this race. Based on this achievement, Genesis plans to demonstrate further improved performance in future races.

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