Genesis Magma Racing Makes Debut at Le Mans 24 Hours… Challenges with Goal of Finishing

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On the 4th (local time), Hyundai Motor's luxury brand Genesis announced that its motorsports team, 'Genesis Magma Racing,' will participate in the 'Le Mans 24 Hours Race,' a highlight of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC).

The team will enter the main event after completing preparation processes such as endurance tests held in Le Castellet, France. Genesis will field two 'GMR-001 Hypercars' in the top class at this event, becoming the first Korean complete vehicle manufacturer to participate in the history of the Le Mans 24 Hours. The Gyeongju cars will feature a gradient livery blending Magma Orange, the brand's signature color, with deep red.

Analysis of the official English press release revealed that specific financial figures, including the total budget allocated for Genesis Magma Racing's large-scale motorsports program, Gyeongju car development costs, participation fees for the Le Mans 24 Hours, and sponsorship scale, were not disclosed. Given the nature of high-performance hypercar racing programs, costs are estimated to exceed hundreds of billions of won, but details on fund execution and commercial contract amounts were excluded from this document. Instead of cost information, the team, making its debut, has set realistic and humble goals, focusing on securing driving reliability.

Genesis Magma Racing's primary goal is for both Gyeongju cars to receive an official 'Classified Finish' judgment. To achieve an official finish, a vehicle must complete at least 70% of the total distance covered by the overall winning car and must be on the track when the checkered flag is waved. To this end, the team analyzed data and issues that occurred in the preceding WEC Rounds 1 and 2, such as the 6th Hours of Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium. In particular, technical and operational enhancements were carried out to address vulnerabilities identified in sensor error recognition functions and driver interface usability. Additionally, the team completed endurance tests at the Castellet circuit in France, including night driving, and verified the night visibility capabilities of the 'Two-Line' headlights, a signature element of Genesis design.

Cyril Abiteboul, head of Genesis Magma Racing, stated, "It is an honor to participate in Le Mans as the first Korean manufacturer, and we expect many guests from around the world. Given that this is a massive challenge in terms of vehicle durability and team operations, having both GMR-001 Hypercars finish will be the greatest achievement for the remainder of this season."

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