Genesis Magma Racing Prepares for First Full GMR-001 Test

The build and shakedown of the first GMR-001 marks another step for the team since announcing the project last December. Team Principal Cyril Abiteboul said the progress reflects the schedule they had set out:

“We are at a time, where we seem to be passing milestones every day, but this is exactly what we must be doing.” said Genesis Magma Racing Team Principal Cyril Abiteboul. “After planning for and talking about these moments for the last eight months, to be able to see a finished car running exactly as we planned is incredibly exciting.”

He continued: “We are also starting the process of moving into the new Genesis Magma Racing facility at Le Castellet. The start of testing is the beginning of bringing the different streams of work together — the design and development of the chassis, the design and development of the engine, equipping a workshop and building the team.”

After installing the engine, hybrid system, and gearbox, the ORECA team completed the build and handed the car over to Genesis Magma Racing engineers, who will lead testing. ORECA will continue to support the long-term development process.

Drivers André Lotterer and Pipo Derani, who will handle the upcoming tests, have already spent time in the simulator to finalize the virtual model of the GMR-001 and prepare a baseline setup. The recent shakedown gave them both a first chance to drive the car and allowed the team to check mechanical and electrical systems.

Following this initial run, the team will begin a testing program at circuits around Europe. Data from each session will be reviewed and applied by engineers and mechanics at the team’s facility, supported by continued simulator work.

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