Genesis Magma Racing achieved its best-ever finish by placing 7th at the Lone Star Le Mans, part of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), held in Austin, Texas.
On September 6, local time, Genesis announced that the GMR-001 Hypercar #17 crossed the finish line in 7th place during the 5th round of the FIA WEC at the Circuit of the Americas.
Throughout the 6-hour race, the GMR-001 Hypercar #17 earned points, marking the highest ranking for Genesis Magma Racing since its entry into the WEC. This also marked the team's second points finish of the season.
Genesis Magma Racing utilized data gathered from a pre-race test at the same circuit in July to optimize vehicle setup and tire strategy. The experience gained from the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the 6 Hours of São Paulo earlier this season also contributed to their race strategy.
The Circuit of the Americas is known for its challenging layout, featuring high-speed corners, strong braking zones, and rough surfaces. Tire management was a critical factor due to high temperatures and track conditions.
Both GMR-001 Hypercars finished the race on the same lap as the leaders, demonstrating mechanical reliability as both vehicles completed the race without issues.
This race marked Genesis Magma Racing's first competition in the U.S. since entering the FIA WEC. The U.S. is a key global market for Genesis and the location where the full-scale model of the GMR-001 Hypercar was first unveiled.
Lee Si-hyuk, Executive Vice President of Genesis, stated, "Earning points at the Lone Star Le Mans is a significant achievement that showcases Genesis's competitiveness on the global motorsports stage."
Cyril Abiteboul, Team Principal of Genesis Magma Racing, said, "Our goal was to replicate the reliability we demonstrated in São Paulo under extreme conditions and to finish both cars on the same lap as the leaders while earning points. Achieving all three objectives is a meaningful indicator of the team's progress." He added, "7th place is the team's best result since debuting in the FIA WEC, and we will use the data and experience gained from this race to enhance our competitiveness in future events."
Genesis Magma Racing made its debut in the FIA WEC this year with the GMR-001 Hypercar. The #17 vehicle secured 8th place in the 6 Hours of Spa in May, earning its first points. With the 7th place finish at the Lone Star Le Mans, the team set a new record for its debut season.
Looking ahead, Genesis Magma Racing will compete in the 6th round of the FIA WEC, the Fuji 6 Hours, on September 27 at Fuji Speedway in Japan, continuing its pursuit of success in the latter half of the season.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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