Genesis is strategically preparing for its 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship and 2027 IMSA LMDh program through a partnership with IDEC Sport in the 2025 European Le Mans Series (ELMS).

The collaboration will see Genesis staff embedded within IDEC Sport's two-car ORECA 07 LMP2 program, gaining valuable experience in ACO-sanctioned racing before their Hypercar debut.

Key aspects of the partnership:

• IDEC Sport will provide expertise in LMP racing and ACO regulations
• Strategic location near ORECA headquarters and Circuit Paul Ricard
• Equal split of Genesis and IDEC personnel at each event
• Development platform for potential future Genesis factory drivers

Driver lineup for IDEC's No. 18 car:

• Logan Sargeant (ex-F1 driver)
• Jamie Chadwick (former W Series champion)
• Mathys Jaubert (French racing talent)

The partnership marks a significant step for both organizations:

• IDEC Sport returns to a two-car LMP2 program
• Genesis gains practical experience before its LMDh debut
• Opportunity to evaluate and develop drivers for future factory programs

This strategic approach allows Genesis to build experience and relationships within the endurance racing community while developing their GMR-001 LMDh car for its 2026 debut. Track testing is expected to begin in summer 2025, leading up to homologation.

Welcome to the team ! 🤝 https://t.co/Jou4zNHSEt

— IDEC SPORT Racing (@IDECSportRacing) December 4, 2024

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