The Genesis Magma Racing Esports Series hopes to seek out the quickest Le Mans Ultimate drivers later this yr with an in-game competitors.
The total prize checklist is to be introduced, however one driver can be provided the chance to change into a full-time GMR Esports Driver for the 2027 Season.
A doable real-world Genesis Magma Racing (GMR) Trajectory Programme alternative can also be into consideration, however stays to be confirmed.
The automotive producer entered the real-world FIA World Endurance Championship this season with its GMR-001. A placing V8-powered machine within the Hypercar class, it was added without cost to LMU earlier than the season started, showcasing the shut relationship between Genesis and sim racing.
It will now be taken a step additional, with the in-game competitors and hunt for rising digital racing expertise.
Two phases, reside broadcasts
The competitors will successfully be cut up into two. There are qualifying races adopted by 4 extra in the primary GMR Esports Sequence. These championship-deciding races for the highest 30 drivers (20 international, 10 Korean) can be broadcast reside on Traxion.GG and Genesis Magma Racing channels.
The qualifying section can be held utilizing Le Mans Final on-line championships, a mode often reserved for RaceControl Professional or Professional+ subscribers solely. Nevertheless, following a latest recreation replace, will probably be open to all who wish to enter the Genesis Magma Racing Esports Sequence for no extra payment.
Actually, there may be additionally no premium DLC content material used throughout all eight weeks of the qualifying races. Every week may have one spherical, and drivers can have as much as three makes an attempt at every race to ship their greatest rating. Their two worst weekly outcomes can be dropped.
Entry info
Sim racers can register for participation via Traxion’s dedicated event hub, which can be up to date with additional info nearer to, and after, the races. The occasions can be discovered natively inside Le Mans Final.
We also have a dedicated entry guide, with further details, information and rules.
The races all start on sixth October 2026, with the GMR Esports Sequence finals going down in December. The calendar is under. Register today and see you on the track.
Genesis Magma Racing Esports Sequence qualifying schedule
- sixth October – thirteenth October – Week 1: Sebring
- thirteenth October – twentieth October – Week 2: Fuji
- twentieth October – twenty seventh October – Week 3: Monza
- twenty seventh October – third November – Week 4: Bahrain
- third November – tenth November – Week 5: Portimão (Algarve Worldwide)
- tenth November – seventeenth November – Week 6: Bahrain Alt
- seventeenth November – twenty third November – Week 7: Spa-Francorchamps
- twenty third November – 1st December – Week 8: Le Mans
GMR Esports Sequence finals schedule
- eleventh December – Race 1 – 45 Minute Dash Race
- twelfth December – Race 2 – 45 Minute Dash Race
- 18th December – Race 3 – 45 Minute Dash Race
- nineteenth December – Race 4 – 120 Minute Endurance Race