Genesis reveals new LMDh car for 2026 WEC programme

Genesis has taken covers off the LMDh prototype with which it should contest the Hypercar class of the World Endurance Championship in 2026.

Having beforehand launched teaser photographs of the automotive in December, the brand new Genesis GMR-001 has been showcased in its full livery forward of the New York Worldwide Auto Present on 18th April.

The Hyundai model mentioned the design of the automotive embodies its “dedication to mixing Korean heritage with motorsport innovation”.

The bodywork was designed at Genesis Design Europe below Chief Inventive Officer Luc Donckerwolke, with its two-line lighting system giving the automotive a visually nice look.

The Genesis LMDh has been painted within the signature Magma orange color, whereas the Korean Hangeul lettering for ‘Magma’ has additionally been built-in into the design.

“As we speak marks a big milestone for Genesis Magma Racing as we unveil the GMR-001 Hypercar, together with our hanging livery and race fits,” mentioned Cyril Abiteboul, group principal of Genesis Magma Racing.

“As we gear up for our 2026 WEC and 2027 IMSA campaigns, we’re not merely assembling a race group; we’re forging a legacy. Every day brings us one step nearer to realizing the complete potential of Genesis on this planet of motorsports.”

Hyundai did not share any new technical details about the brand new GMR-001, but it surely had already been revealed that the automotive is predicated on an Oreca LMP2 chassis and is powered by a twin-turbo V8 engine developed out of Hyundai’s i20 N WRC contender.

On-track testing is because of start in August.

Andre Lotterer and Pipo Derani are the primary two drivers to have been signed for the mission, with the rest of the line-up anticipated to be introduced at a later date.

To organize for its high class WEC debut, Genesis has partnered with IDEC Sport to enter an Oreca 07 for junior drivers Jamie Chadwick and Mathys Jaubert, plus Daniel Juncadella, within the European Le Mans Sequence this yr.

The IDEC-run, Genesis-backed entry will even contest this yr’s Le Mans 24 Hours within the LMP2 class, with Chadwick and Jaubert sharing the automotive with three-time general race winner Lotterer.

Abitebould beforehand admitted {that a} lack of time is the most important problem for Genesis, with the mission having been signed by the Hyundai board solely in September final yr.