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2026 Genesis GMR-001 LMDh

After Aston Martin announced its return to the WEC (World Endurance Championship) this summer, another manufacturer is entering one of the toughest competitions in the world. According to the latest information, Genesis is developing the GMR-001 LMDh prototype that will compete from 2026.

Genesis has not yet revealed the engine configuration that will power the GMR-001 prototype, but they have revealed that they have chosen the French company Oreca for the carbon chassis, out of four possible manufacturers. According to the current regulations, all LMDh class prototypes have an identical gearbox (X-Trac) and components that make up the hybrid system (Williams batteries and Bosch electric motor).

Cyril Abiteboul, who has long been at the head of the Renault F1 team, has been chosen as the boss of the newly founded Genesis Magma Racing team, and for now it is known that the driver lineup will include three-time Le Mans winner André Lotterer and Pipo Derrani, who won the GTP class title in the IMSA championship last season.

Genesis plans to enter the North American IMSA Endurance Championship in 2027.

Source: Genesis

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Toyota Gazoo Racing is WEC champion for the sixth time in a row

Another WEC (World Endurance Championship) season has ended and Toyota Gazoo Racing finished as champion, ahead of Porsche and Ferrari. It was the sixth consecutive championship title for this Japanese team.

The competition includes eight races across Europe, Asia, North America, South America and the Middle East, varying in distance from the shortest 6 Hours of Fuji to the longest 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Toyota Gazoo Racing’s season record is five podiums, of which three wins and two pole positions, with 190 points won. With an incredible team effort and dominant driving, the drivers of the #8 GR010 Hybrid – Brendon Hartley, Ryo Hirakawa and Sebastien Buemi – were two points clear of the second-placed Porsche Penske Motorsport team and drivers Michael Christensen, Matt Campbell and Frederic Makowiecki.

Source: WEC; Photo: Toyota Gazoo Racing

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Sebastian Vettel as test driver of Porsche 963 Hypercar

Sebastian Vettel is one of the most successful Formula 1 drivers in history, who was a member of several teams (BMW Sauber, Toro Rosso, Red Bull, Ferrari and Aston Martin) from 2007 to 2022. Recently, he got a new role, the factory driver of the Porsche 963 Hypercar.

“I’ve always followed other racing series, and my curiosity about endurance racing (WEC) encouraged me to give it a try. I’m excited for the long drive at Aragon and I’m looking forward to the time I’ll spend behind the wheel,” said Vettel.

Last week, Vettel spent some time in the simulator at Porsche’s headquarters (Weissach), and after that he said he hopes to get a better feel for the track. During the 36-hour test on the 5-kilometer long Motorland Aragon track, he will experience real endurance racing. On this track, the Porsche team will prepare for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which will take place on June 15-16.

Vettel achieved 53 victories in his career, and in the 2013 season he set the Formula 1 record for the number of victories (13) in one season. He was also the youngest Formula 1 champion in history at 23 years and 134 days. On the list of the most successful Formula 1 drivers, Vettel is in fourth place. Only Juan Manuel Fangio (5), Michael Schumacher (7) and Lewis Hamilton (7) are ahead of him.

Source: Porsche

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