Genesis reported to take Barcelona Hyperpole
Mathys Jaubert and the #17 Genesis Magma GMR001 were named pole-sitters, with the #8 Toyota Racing entry close behind.
Genesis Magma Racing was credited with its first-ever FIA World Endurance Championship pole position at Barcelona on 17 October 2026, according to the championship’s report.
The report named Mathys Jaubert in the #17 Genesis Magma GMR001 as the Hyperpole pole-sitter. It listed a 1:30.166 lap and said the #8 Toyota Racing TR010 Hybrid, driven by Ryo Hirakawa, was separated from it by 0.170 seconds; its wording does not clearly identify which car was quicker.
Genesis and Alpine on the second row
The second Genesis Magma Racing entry was reported in third place on the grid, ahead of the #35 Alpine. The report did not provide the driver identity for either entry in that passage.
Qualifying and Hyperpole
In the earlier qualifying session, Mathieu Jaminet topped the times for Genesis in the #19 Hypercar, with a reported lap of 1:30.479. That session result is distinct from the Hyperpole grid positions.
Both Aston Martins, both Peugeots and both BMWs failed to advance to Hyperpole, according to the report. It also identified reigning champion Ferrari driver Antonio Giovinazzi as a surprise non-qualifier for the session.
Source and classification note
This report is based on the FIA WEC article “Breaking News: Genesis grabs thrilling pole in Barcelona,” published on 17 October 2026. The supplied article contains conflicting wording about the #17 Genesis and #8 Toyota’s relative pace, so the timing comparison is reported without assigning the quicker lap to either car.
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The reported result concerns qualifying and the Hyperpole grid; it is not a race result or a championship classification.
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FIA WEC / 24 Hours of Le Mans
Official source · 17/10/2026 16:30
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