Press Release
Genesis Magma Racing set for fresh challenge at season’s first fly-away
Source: Hyundai Motorsport
https://motorsport.hyundai.com/media-center/news/2026/wec/genesis-magma-racing-set-for-fresh-challenge-at-seasons-first-fly-away#6 Hours of São Paulo
Genesis Magma Racing is heading to the 6 Hours of São Paulo, the team's first overseas race in the 2026 WEC season. Competing at the challenging Autódromo José Carlos Pace, the team aims to utilize the data gathered from Le Mans to refine their operations and performance with the GMR-001 Hypercar.
Local hero Pipo Derani will lead the charge in front of his home crowd, joined by a dedicated driver lineup across the two entries. The team management and drivers expressed confidence in their ongoing development, emphasizing the importance of consistency, reliability, and adapting to the unique characteristics of the historic Brazilian circuit.