Dynisma has agreed to supply its DMG-360XY simulator to the Genesis Magma Racing team to support the development of its new GMR-001 hypercar.
The France-based racing team will use the technical capabilities of Dynisma’s DMG-360XY system, which combines ultra-low latency, high bandwidth and an unlimited yaw capability with five meter excursion, to develop the hypercar.
Genesis Magma Racing will field a two-car entry in the WEC in 2026 and IMSA from 2027, and the simulator will be valuable component of the team’s motorsports efforts alongside its role in the GMR-001 project.
Cyril Abiteboul, president Hyundai Motorsport and Genesis Magma Racing team principal, said, “For Genesis Magma Racing 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 team.
“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.”
Ash Warne, founder and CTO of Dynisma, added, “Dynisma is proud to support Genesis Magma Racing as they enter the demanding world of endurance racing. The FIA WEC is a true test of engineering, strategy and resilience and our simulator technology, already trusted by teams in Formula 1 and across WEC, is built to deliver the realism and correlation required at the highest level.
“We’re already working closely with the team at our Bristol HQ ahead of their DMG-360XY delivery and we look forward to supporting their performance on and off the track as they take on this exciting new chapter.”
André Lotterer, three times Le Mans Winner and FIA World Endurance champion, commented, “We’ve already started working with Dynisma’s DMG-1 simulator to support the early development of our new GMR001 hypercar, and the level of realism is really impressive.
“I’ve worked with simulators across my career and I’ve always been a bit sceptical, but Dynisma’s simulator is really realistic. Because of the low latency, the feedback is immediate and natural – 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.
“The correlation to the real world is strong. You can feel the balance of the car, push right up to the limit, and trust the inputs. With the right vehicle model, the hardware gives us exactly what we need. It’s a realistic and reliable tool and it’s already an essential part of our race preparation.”
In related news, Genesis Magma Racing fired up the engine of its GMR-001 LMDh car for the first time last month. Overseen by parent company Hyundai Motorsport’s head of powertrain, Julien Moncet, and engine workshop leader Rob Benson, the fire-up procedure went exactly as planned, the team said. Click here to read the full story
