Genesis evaluates progress in first World Endurance Championship season
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Genesis is currently in its debut season of the World Endurance Championship, entering the Hypercar class with two GMR-001 LMDh prototypes developed alongside Oreca. While the team has managed to score points at Spa and achieve sixth-place qualifying results at Le Mans and Sao Paulo, it has also dealt with early-season reliability hurdles. Sporting advisor Jacky Ickx states the organization is satisfied with its initial performance despite the significant challenge of establishing a top-tier racing program from scratch. The manufacturer aims to eventually contend for a win at the Le Mans 24 Hours, consistent with its long-term objectives in endurance racing. Ickx emphasizes that the primary focus for the squad remains building internal cohesion and fostering a collective commitment to the project. The team continues to work on its technical and operational foundations as it gains experience in the hyper-competitive sportscar category.
- •Genesis entered the WEC Hypercar class this season with GMR-001 LMDh prototypes.
- •The team recorded points at Spa and qualified sixth at Le Mans and Sao Paulo.
- •Sporting advisor Jacky Ickx notes that the manufacturer is focused on long-term goals including a Le Mans victory.
- •The program is built in collaboration with Oreca to develop both the chassis and engine.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Jacky Ickx on Genesis’ WEC journey so far – and what comes next
- 10:30 AMMotorsport.com — Jacky Ickx on Genesis’ WEC journey so far – and what comes next
"Jacky Ickx says Genesis is satisfied with the progress it has made in the nascent stages of its World Endurance Championship Hypercar programme, as it works towards its goal of winning the Le Mans 24 Hours. Hyundai’s luxury car brand entered the top class of the WEC this year, entering a pair of GMR-001 LMDh prototypes developed in conjunction with Oreca. It was a major challenge for ...Keep reading
"Ickx discusses his role at Genesis and why he thinks WEC’s newest manufacturer has the potential to succeed in the biggest sportscar racing championship of all
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 10:30 AMJacky Ickx on Genesis’ WEC journey so far – and what comes next
Ickx discusses his role at Genesis and why he thinks WEC’s newest manufacturer has the potential to succeed in the biggest sportscar racing championship of all
- Motorsport.comSep 2, 2026, 10:30 AMJacky Ickx on Genesis’ WEC journey so far – and what comes next
Jacky Ickx says Genesis is satisfied with the progress it has made in the nascent stages of its World Endurance Championship Hypercar programme, as it works towards its goal of winning the Le Mans 24 Hours. Hyundai’s luxury car brand entered the top class of the WEC this year, entering a pair of GMR-001 LMDh prototypes developed in conjunction with Oreca. It was a major challenge for ...Keep reading
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