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Genesis Magma Racing takes seventh at Lone Star Le Mans, its best WEC result

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

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  • Genesis Magma Racing's No. 17 GMR-001 Hypercar finished seventh at Lone Star Le Mans in Austin, Texas.
  • The result marked Genesis Magma Racing's best finish since joining the World Endurance Championship.
  • The team earned its second points finish of the season, while its No. 19 car finished 15th.

Genesis Magma Racing has achieved its best result since entering the World Endurance Championship, finishing seventh at Lone Star Le Mans in Texas.

The team’s No. 17 GMR-001 Hypercar crossed the finish line seventh at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin on Sept. 6. Its No. 19 car finished 15th.

Hyundai said the result gave Genesis Magma Racing its second points finish of the season. The team’s first came in the second round, the Six Hours of Spa in May, where it finished eighth.

Genesis said it drew on experience gathered during the third-round 24 Hours of Le Mans and the fourth-round Six Hours of São Paulo. After the São Paulo round, the team continued working to improve its race operation and driving performance, according to the supplied report.

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