24h Le Mans
Genesis Magma Racing is shaping its future GMR-001 Hypercar away from the tarmac thanks to an extremely powerful simulator. Welcome to the world of virtual development, at the crossroads of endurance and innovation.
Genesis Magma Racing is set to enter the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship – and, consequently, line up at the 24 Hours of Le Mans – in the Hypercar class. The Korean manufacturer recently unveiled the Genesis GMR-001 at the 2025 New York International Auto Show. Meanwhile, the team’s mechanics, drivers and engineers are honing their operations by competing in the European Le Mans Series with the backing of IDEC Sport.
To develop its Hypercar, Genesis is relying on advanced simulation technology supplied by Dynisma Ltd, the world’s leading motion simulator designer. The aim is to generate feedback on the car and its environment that is as lifelike as possible.
“For Genesis Magma Racing to be successful in the 2026 WEC season, we need to take every opportunity to gain experience and gather data as we develop the GMR-001 Hypercar in parallel with building the team,” says Hyundai Motorsport President Cyril Abiteboul. “Access to the simulator gives Genesis Magma Racing’s engineers and drivers an important head-start in developing the GMR-001 Hypercar, putting us in the best possible position when on-track testing begins later this year.”
Three-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner and FIA World Endurance Champion André Lotterer is clearly swayed. “We’ve already started working with Dynisma’s DMG-1 simulator to support the early development of our new GMR001 Hypercar, and the level of realism is really impressive,” says the German racer. “I’ve worked with simulators across my career and I’ve always been a bit sceptical, but Dynisma’s simulator is really realistic. Because of the low latency, the feedback is immediate and natural - it feels like driving the real car. You’re not adapting to the simulator, you’re getting a 1:1 response that allows you to focus on true vehicle development and performance. The correlation to the real world is strong. You can feel the balance of the car, push right up to the limit, and trust the inputs. With the right vehicle model, the hardware gives us exactly what we need. It’s a realistic and reliable tool and it’s already an essential part of our race preparation.”
The simulator is, however, just the first leg of a long journey. After the virtual development phase, Genesis Magma Racing is planning to run its first tests in real conditions by the end of the year. The aim is to be ready for a first full season in the FIA WEC and to make its 24 Hours of Le Mans début.
With a brand identity reflecting innovation and sustainable performance, Genesis intends to make an immediate splash. The team is banking on methodical preparation, cutting-edge technology and the experience of top-notch drivers like Lotterer and Luis Felipe Derani to do so. Like many future rivals who have recently joined the Hypercar ranks, Genesis Magma Racing embodies this new wave of competitors who are shaping the future of endurance.
