Genesis Magma Racing has begun working with Dynisma, purchasing one of the company’s ground-breaking DMG-360XY simulators to aid in the development of the GMR-001 Hypercar and preparation for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC).
The choice is a clear sign of the team’s serious intent not just to enter the WEC, but to be immediately competitive in the series. The initial sessions for drivers André Lotterer and Pipo Derani on the simulator come as work continues to build the foundations of the Genesis Magma Racing team.
Time in simulator crucial to early development of GMR-001 Hypercar
“Simulator work is key in developing a new car,” FX Demaison, Genesis Magma Racing Technical Director said, “and with the Dynisma DMG-360XY we are working with the best in the business.”
The F1-bred DMG-360XY features high stiffness, ultra-low latency, high bandwidth, and unlimited yaw capability, with a five-meter ground plane excursion, providing the most realistic racecar experience possible.
André Lotterer and Pipo Derani, the two drivers currently confirmed to take on the testing of the GMR-001 Hypercar later this year, and race in WEC next year, have had sessions in the simulator at Dynisma’s UK base.
“The feedback is immediate and natural,” said Lotterer, “it feels like driving the real car. You’re not adapting to the simulator; you’re getting a 1:1 response that allows you to focus on true vehicle development and performance.”
“Right now, our focus is on getting used to the simulator and validating the software for the systems,” said Pipo Derani, “like for example the Hybrid system, MGU and brakes as well as confirming the tyre and car model. The hardware gives us exactly what we need, so it will be essential to the development of the car and our race preparation.”
Purchase of simulator supports development and beyond
Sessions on the simulator, supported by Dynisma’s technicians will allow Genesis Magma Racing’s drivers and engineers to begin to develop the set-up for the car’s first on-track test sessions and work between test days. A DMG-360XY will be installed at Genesis Magma Racing’s Le Castellet base early in 2026 as part of establishing the team’s headquarters.
When the team’s focus turns from development of the GMR-001 Hypercar to the 2026 WEC season the simulator will become a vital tool for drivers and engineers to prepare for each round of the championship.
Demaison said: “The simulator is going to be an important tool when you’re limited in testing like we are, because we have a short time to develop the GMR-001 Hypercar but also during next season because the number of test days are strictly limited.”
“To be successful in the 2026 WEC season, we need to take every opportunity to gain experience and gather data as we develop the GMR-001 Hypercar in parallel with building the Genesis Magma Racing team,” said Genesis Magma Racing Team Principal Cyril Abiteboul. “The purchase of a Dynisma DMG-360XY gives Genesis Magma Racing’s engineers and drivers an important head start in developing the GMR-001 Hypercar, it shows we want to be serious competitors in the World Endurance Championship and puts us in the best possible position when on-track testing begins later this year.”
