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Genesis Magma Racing Unveils GMR-001 Hypercar for Championship

3/31/2026

Summary

Story summary

Genesis Magma Racing unveiled the GMR-001 Hypercar to join its inaugural FIA World Endurance Championship season.
The car's design, described as 'Athletic Elegance,' features Two-Line headlamps and a livery with South Korean flag and Hangul for 'Magma.'
Genesis Magma Racing met all development milestones on schedule, including firing the first engine in February 2025.
The GMR-001 chassis, built to LMDh regulations by ORECA, began testing in August 2025.

History

Historical Context

The FIA World Endurance Championship was reestablished in 2012, replacing the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup. This inaugural season featured fierce competition between manufacturers like Audi and Toyota, with Audi winning the Manufacturers' World Championship. The championship's innovative regulations, including LMP and GTE classes, spurred advancements in automotive technology, exemplified by Genesis Magma Racing's GMR-001 Hypercar, reflecting a growing trend in high-performance motorsport.

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Story summary

Genesis Magma Racing unveiled the GMR-001 Hypercar to join its inaugural FIA World Endurance Championship season.
The car's design, described as 'Athletic Elegance,' features Two-Line headlamps and a livery with South Korean flag and Hangul for 'Magma.'
Genesis Magma Racing met all development milestones on schedule, including firing the first engine in February 2025.
The GMR-001 chassis, built to LMDh regulations by ORECA, began testing in August 2025.

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