Genesis GMR-001
| Category | LMDh |
|---|---|
| Constructor | Genesis (Oreca) |
| Technical specifications | |
| Tyres | Michelin |
| Competition history | |
The Genesis GMR-001 is an upcoming sports prototype developed by Genesis and Oreca. Designed to compete under LMDh regulations, the GMR-001 is set to compete in the FIA World Endurance Championship in the Hypercar category and the IMSA SportsCar Championship in the GTP category starting in 2026 and 2027 respectively.[1]
History
[edit]In September 2024, Hyundai announced that they would be launching a LMDh programme under their Genesis luxury car brand with Oreca as the chassis supplier.[2][3]
Genesis formally unveiled their car at large scale at a launch event in Dubai three months later in December 2024, now known as the GMR-001.[1] At the event, they announced that their new team, Genesis Magma Racing, would officially enter the FIA World Endurance Championship with the GMR-001 by 2026, followed by an entrance into the IMSA SportsCar Championship the year after.[4][5] Hyundai team principal Cyril Abiteboul confirmed that the GMR-001 would be using a twin-turbocharged V8 engine and contain a hybrid system.[4]
Alongside the unveiling, former FIA WEC champion André Lotterer and IMSA champion Pipo Derani were confirmed to have joined Genesis in helping develop the GMR-001.[6] In preparation for the marque's official Hypercar participation, Genesis also confirmed their entry into the 2025 European Le Mans Series with IDEC Sport in LMP2, competing with an Oreca 07 driven by Logan Sargeant, Jamie Chadwick, and Mathys Jaubert.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Dagys, John (2024-12-04). "Genesis Unveils GMR-001 Hypercar – Sportscar365". sportscar365.com. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ Wood, Will (2024-09-12). "Hyundai to launch hypercar racing programme under Genesis brand". RaceFans. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ "Hyundai announces Le Mans hypercar racing program under Genesis brand". Drive. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ a b "Newly Formed Genesis Magma Racing Team to Chase Championships". Car and Driver. 2024-12-04. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ a b "Genesis Launches GMR-001 Hypercar Programme In Dubai". www.dailysportscar.com. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ Watkins, Gary (2024-12-04). "Lotterer and Derani to drive Genesis LMDh in 2026 WEC campaign". MSN. Retrieved 2024-12-05.