Genesis Motor America Debuts GMR Esports for Genesis Magma Racing
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Genesis Motor America has launched GMR Esports as the official esports team of Genesis Magma Racing, which "will compete in official events organized to support the FIA World Endurance Championship on Le Mans Ultimate."
GMR Esports is expected to bring awareness to the Genesis brand and its innovations by driving digital versions of the GMR-001 Hypercar with a livery matching the real-world vehicle. The team consists of seven drivers, including European endurance sim racing champions such as Collin Spork, Jesper Pedersen, and Jernej Simončič, alongside Korean talents Hyukjin Kwon, Gyumin Kim, Youngchan Kim, and reserve driver Rokyeong Kang.
Genesis Magma Racing Team Principal Cyril Abiteboul said: “Esports is increasingly becoming an entry point to motorsport, so it is very important to have Genesis and Genesis Magma Racing represented there. Esports provides a gateway for would-be drivers to develop their talents, prove themselves to teams in official events, and build a professional racing career. If GMR Esports and our work with Le Mans Ultimate can provide a route for new drivers and fans, then we can certainly take that as a positive, on top of any event results.”
Image Credit: Genesis Motor America
GMR Esports is expected to bring awareness to the Genesis brand and its innovations by driving digital versions of the GMR-001 Hypercar with a livery matching the real-world vehicle. The team consists of seven drivers, including European endurance sim racing champions such as Collin Spork, Jesper Pedersen, and Jernej Simončič, alongside Korean talents Hyukjin Kwon, Gyumin Kim, Youngchan Kim, and reserve driver Rokyeong Kang.
Genesis Magma Racing Team Principal Cyril Abiteboul said: “Esports is increasingly becoming an entry point to motorsport, so it is very important to have Genesis and Genesis Magma Racing represented there. Esports provides a gateway for would-be drivers to develop their talents, prove themselves to teams in official events, and build a professional racing career. If GMR Esports and our work with Le Mans Ultimate can provide a route for new drivers and fans, then we can certainly take that as a positive, on top of any event results.”
Image Credit: Genesis Motor America
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