Genesis’ GMR‑001 unveiled
Genesis revealed the GMR‑001 race livery and confirmed its competitive debut at the FIA WEC season opener, the 6 Hours of Imola on April 17–19, 2026. (dailysportscar.com) The car already hit sims — Le Mans Ultimate got a surprise free update adding the GMR‑001 — and three‑time Le Mans winner André Lotterer praised its handling 'from the first go.' ( )
No. 17 will be driven by André Lotterer, Pipo Derani and Mathys Jaubert, while the sister No. 19 is listed with Mathieu Jaminet, Paul‑Loup Chatin and Daniel Juncadella. (racer.com)) Genesis is entering as a fully manufacturer‑run operation built from scratch, operating from a race base at Le Castellet and coordinating engineering work with Hyundai Motorsport in Offenbach and the Fechenheim technical centre. (newsroom.genesis.com)) Chassis production and early assembly were handled by ORECA, with the first GMR‑001 build completing an engine installation and a scheduled fire‑up on July 9, 2025. (newsroom.genesis.com)) The car completed an intensive five‑day test at Circuit Paul Ricard in late August 2025, logging more than 500 laps with Lotterer and Derani sharing driving duties. (imsa.com)) Genesis’s bespoke powerplant is the G8MR 3.2‑litre twin‑turbo V8 developed by Hyundai Motorsport and manufactured in Fechenheim, with the first units firing in early 2025. (motorsport.hyundai.com)) That power unit passed a key reliability target by exceeding 8,000 km of running during the December 10–12, 2025 Barcelona test programme. (motorsport.hyundai.com)) Le Mans Ultimate’s version 1.3 update — deployed by Motorsport Games — added multiple items including the Circuit de Barcelona‑Catalunya, a Duqueine D09 LMP3 car and Logitech TrueForce support. (markets.businessinsider.com))
