Genesis adds Jaubert, Juncadella for WEC Hypercar program

Genesis Magma Racing has added two more drivers to its factory stable for its debut FIA WEC Hypercar campaign in 2026. French up-and-comer Mathys Jaubert and experienced Spaniard Daniel Juncadella will race the GMR-001 alongside Andre Lotterer and Pipo Derani, who were signed up last year.

The pair’s promotion to the full works team follows their third European Le Mans Series LMP2 victory of the season together at Silverstone last weekend in the Genesis-backed IDEC Sport ORECA.

Both drivers only entered prototype racing this year but have made an instant impact, scoring wins with partner team IDEC Sport in Barcelona on their debut, Paul Ricard and most recently in changeable conditions at Silverstone. They currently sit second in the ELMS standings heading into the season finale next month at Portimão.

The decision to sign up Jaubert and Juncadella marks a significant moment for Genesis Magma’s so-called "Trajectory Program," designed to evaluate potential talent for its flagship sportscar racing effort.

“The target for the Trajectory Program was always to support drivers and give them the opportunity to prove they could step up to our WEC line-up," team principal Cyril Abiteboul said. "That we are already in a position where we can bring Mathys and Dani in for 2026 is a massive credit to them.”

Sporting director Gabriele Tarquini added that the balance of youth and experience will be a strength for the new Hypercar squad. “Their relative lack of experience in prototype racing will be balanced by the other four drivers in our line-up to give us a great mix of experience, and new drivers to Hypercar who are hungry and motivated to win,” he said.

Both Jaubert and Juncadella will begin testing the GMR-001 Hypercar later this year alongside Lotterer and Derani as preparations continue for Genesis Magma’s maiden campaign, which begins in Qatar.

For Juncadella, the promotion is a logical next step after two seasons in WEC’s LMGT3 ranks with Corvette partner team TF Sport.

“It fits perfectly for me to step up in a championship I know very well," he said. "To do it with Genesis Magma Racing, starting from scratch with a brand that aims to be here for many years, makes it even more special.

“The testing we will do this year will be my first real steps in Hypercar. It was cool to see the car for the first time and do the seat fitting, but I’m really looking forward to jumping behind the wheel for the first time and starting to work with the team, André and Pipo to be ready for the first rounds.

"Qatar will be a big event for us, as the first time Genesis Magma Racing will compete in WEC. Le Mans is always a highlight of the year – I’ve done it twice already, but being in the top class will be really special.”

Jaubert, who set the fastest LMP2 lap at this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans, sees the move as a career-defining chance:

“For me, it’s a big step and a chance to measure myself against the best in the world," he said. "The experience in ELMS has been invaluable, and I’m looking forward to continuing that progression in Hypercar.”

Fellow Trajectory Program driver Jamie Chadwick’s 2026 plans will be revealed at a later date.

Genesis Magma Racing is expected to announce further details of its WEC line-up in the coming months as it builds towards its debut season. Genesis is expected to utilize four full-time drivers in the WEC, and an additional pair of part-time factory drivers for the longer races.