Genesis has lured Mathieu Jaminet and Paul-Loup Chatin from rival producers to affix its upcoming Hypercar programme within the World Endurance Championship subsequent 12 months.
Jaminet makes the change to Hyundai’s luxurious marque after a protracted stint at Porsche, whereas fellow Frenchman Chatin joins the workforce after two years racing the Alpine A424 within the WEC.
With the announcement, Genesis has accomplished its driver line-up for its maiden season within the WEC’s prime class in 2026. Sportscar veterans Andre Lotterer and Pipo Derani have been named on the launch of its LMDh undertaking final 12 months, with Mathys Jaubert and Daniel Juncadella becoming a member of the roster earlier this 12 months. Jamie Chadwick was revealed because the reserve driver initially of the week following her maiden check within the Genesis GMR-001.
“We now have an incredible line-up for Genesis Magma Racing’s first 12 months within the FIA World Endurance Championship,” mentioned workforce principal Cyril Abiteboul.
“The mix of drivers that we’ve got secured far exceeds any expectation we had after we started the undertaking.
“It’s a big mark of the belief these race winners and champions have positioned in our younger workforce, Genesis and the broader Hyundai Motor Group. I’m certain they are going to create big motivation and a virtuous circle for the workforce that’s coming collectively very properly at our base in Signes.”
Genesis Magma Racing GMR-001
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Reigning IMSA GTP champion Jaminet had lengthy been linked to a Genesis drive after asserting his departure from Porsche on the finish of final month, shortly after the German producer revealed that it will likely be stepping down from the Hypercar class after 2025.
The 31-year-old had been affiliated with Porsche since 2016, initially becoming a member of as a junior driver earlier than incomes full-factory standing. He has claimed titles within the ADAC GT Masters and IMSA’s GTD Professional class, and scored class wins in Daytona 24 Hours and Sebring 12 Hours. Most just lately, he gained the 2025 IMSA GTP title with Matt Campbell in a Porsche 963 LMDh.
Jaminet was additionally part of Genesis’ non-public check at Aragon this month, the place he turned his first laps within the GMR-001 LMDh.
“I’m very completely satisfied to be becoming a member of Genesis Magma Racing,” mentioned Jaminet. “That is the beginning of a brand new chapter, a brand new historical past for me. This workforce gives me that chance to go racing within the WEC and hopefully sooner or later additionally the IMSA collection.”
He added: “I needed to have a contemporary begin with new folks to attempt to step up but additionally carry my expertise to a brand new workforce and work to construct one thing unbelievable for the longer term. Clearly, the highway can be lengthy with a brand new workforce however I’m actually excited and looking out ahead to the problem forward.”
Like Jaminet, Chatin has been rumoured to affix Genesis for a while, and his exit from Alpine was confirmed on Wednesday.
Though but to check the workforce’s new automobile, Genesis mentioned his expertise driving the Oreca-based A424 can be essential, with the Korean model having additionally chosen an Oreca LMP2 chassis for the backbone of its personal LMDh prototype.
“I’m actually honoured and proud to affix the Genesis Magma Racing journey in Hypercar. At the start, I want to thank everybody who made this chance potential,” mentioned Chatin, who gained the Fuji 6 Hours with Ferdinand Habsburg and Charles Milesi in September.
“After two enriching years with Alpine Endurance Staff and the latest success in Fuji, I really feel extra prepared than ever to tackle this new problem.
“Genesis continues to be a younger model, however its values and ambitions instantly resonated with me,” he added. “I’m nicely conscious of the challenges that await us, however I’ve full confidence in our workforce’s expertise and dedication to shortly transfer ahead and battle for prime positions.”
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