Genesis was spun off from Hyundai to become a separate automaker in 2015. In only a decade, it has gained a reputation within the luxury section by providing robust alternate options to Germany’s legacy manufacturers and Toyota’s Lexus. After diversifying its portfolio with sedans, SUVs, and even a wagon, Korea’s solely premium model has set its sights on motorsport. It is not simply any racing collection; it is the prestigious LMDh class.

Following an announcement in September, Genesis has launched a design sketch of its upcoming Hypercar. Coinciding with the teaser picture is a new video starring legendary race automotive driver Jacky Ickx as Genesis Model Accomplice. The 79-year-old Belgian hypes up Hyundai’s luxurious model forward of its entry in long-distance racing with a Le Mans Daytona h prototype.

It’s unclear whether Genesis intends to compete in the World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the IMSA SportsCar Championship. Another puzzle piece lacks timing, as we don’t know when the LMDh prototype will enter top-tier racing. Nonetheless, since a teaser is out on social media, the complete debut is probably coming soon and will embody particulars about the endurance racing program.

Meanwhile, the dad or mum firm Hyundai has been competing in WRC and TCR via its Hyundai Motorsport division, which was founded in 2012, and Genesis will degree up the model’s racing ambitions. According to our sister website, Motorsport.com, the LMDh prototype might hit the observation in WEC for the 2026 season. The racer will allegedly be based mainly around an Oreca chassis, with a combustion engine developed in-house.

Sadly, laws don’t stipulate {that a} road-going model is required for homologation. However, Genesis has teased us with its personal hypercar solely in an online game with its racy Genesis X Gran Racer Imaginative and prescient Gran Turismo Idea.