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Genesis GMR-001 Completes 500-Lap Debut Test at Paul Ricard

The program now prioritizes software calibration ahead of year-end homologation following validation runs at Paul Ricard.

Overview

  • Five days of running in late August totaled more than 500 laps, roughly 2,900–3,000 km, across two blocks beginning August 19 and resuming August 28.
  • The in-house 3.2-liter twin-turbo V8 hybrid and control systems were the focus, with engineers confirming core mechanical and electrical architecture.
  • Factory drivers André Lotterer and Pipo Derani logged the mileage and delivered feedback that has already prompted early performance discussions.
  • Minor issues surfaced early and were resolved quickly through on-site collaboration with chassis partner ORECA near Genesis’s Le Castellet race base.
  • Testing now expands across Europe to build reliability and operations ahead of a planned two-car WEC debut in Qatar in March 2026, with IMSA entry targeted for 2027.