Genesis formalizes Mathieu Jaminet and Paul-Loup Chatin

Genesis Magma Racing has finalized its lineup for the 2026 season. After confirming Jamie Chadwick as a development and reserve driver earlier this week, the Korean manufacturer announced its final two full-time drivers this Thursday morning. Unsurprisingly, they are the Frenchmen Mathieu Jaminet and Paul-Loup Chatin. They join André Lotterer, Pipo Derani, Dani Juncadella, and Mathys Jaubert.

« The arrival of Mathieu Jaminet and Paul-Loup Chatin completes a perfectly balanced crew for our first season in WEC, believes Gabriele Tarquini, sporting director of Genesis Magma Racing. They represent the ideal point between the experience we have with André Lotterer and Pipo Derani, and the potential we see in Mathys Jaubert and Dani Juncadella. »

« We have an incredible crew for Genesis Magma Racing's first year in the World Championship.Endurance FIA, welcomes Cyril Abiteboul, the team manager. The driver lineup we've assembled far exceeds all our expectations when we launched this project. It's an immense vote of confidence from these winners and champions in our young team, Genesis, and, more broadly, the Hyundai Motor Group. I am certain that they will create strong motivation and a virtuous circle for the team, which is being set up very harmoniously in our premises in Signes. »

Mathieu Jaminet has already tested the Genesis Hypercar

The arrival of the two men had become an open secret in the WEC paddock in recent weeks. Mathieu Jaminet was free to sign wherever he wanted since his departure from Porsche, on October 31st. I am very happy to join Genesis Magma Racing. the champion said IMSA In title. This is the start of a new chapter, a new story for me. This team is giving me the opportunity to race in the WEC and, I hope, in the future in IMSA as well. I wanted a fresh start with new people, to try and take my game to the next level, but also to bring my experience to a new team and help build something incredible for the future. Obviously, it's going to be a long road with a new team, but I'm really excited and eager to take on the challenge ahead. »

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As for Paul-Loup Chatin, Alpine had confirmed his departure this Wednesday. The Essonne native was already playing alongside Jaubert, Juncadella and Chadwick at IDEC Sport in European Le Mans Series this season. His arrival had also been expected for several weeks. I am truly honored and proud to join the Genesis Magma Racing Hypercar adventure. Chatin said. First of all, I would like to thank everyone who made this opportunity possible. After two enriching years with Alpine Endurance Team and the recent success at Fuji have made me feel more ready than ever to take on this new challenge. Genesis is still a young brand, but its values ​​and ambitions immediately resonated with me. I am fully aware of the challenges ahead, but I have complete confidence in the talent and determination of our team to progress quickly and fight for the top spots. »

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The exact driver lineups have not yet been finalized by Genesis Magma Racing, which will use its winter testing sessions to assign its drivers to the two GMR-001s. Mathieu Jaminet already had the opportunity to drive this car during a test session at MotorLand Aragón (Spain), from November 15th to 17th. Lotterer, Derani, Jaubert, Juncadella, and Chadwick also participated in this endurance test.

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