Jamie named Hypercar Reserve Driver for Genesis Magma Racing
Jamie will be taking on a number of responsibilities with Genesis Magma Racing in 2026
Published
18 NOV 2025
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2 min
Jamie is set for a new role with Genesis Magma Racing — serving as their Hypercar Reserve Driver for the 2026 World Endurance Championship.
The 27-year-old will also be taking on a number of other development responsibilities for the team, on track and in the simulator, alongside her own racing programme.
More details on that are still to be announced, but Jamie has already enjoyed her first taste of Genesis Magma Racing’s GMR-001 Hypercar.
She piloted the vehicle during a test at the Circuit Magny-Cours in France last month, becoming just the second-ever female racer to drive a Hypercar class WEC challenger — the most advanced machinery in endurance racing.
“It’s hugely special to be involved in the development of the GMR-001 Hypercar,” Jamie said, when reacting to the news.
“It’s another progression in my career and one I’m really proud of. Becoming a Reserve Driver in Hypercar is one step closer to my ultimate goal.
“The opportunity to test and drive more is something that I’m really looking forward to and a role that I’m going to try to relish and make the most of.
“The development role can also be a huge help to my racing. Obviously, Hypercar is a step up in
terms of everything that you’re learning, but you can still take that back to other categories and
series, just from the constant testing and working with the engineers.”
The Bath native drove the GMR-001 Hypercar in a range of conditions across two days in France, utilising both slick and wet weather tyres.
And she enjoyed the experience, saying: “My first laps in the GMR-001 Hypercar were amazing.
“It’s a really impressive car and so fast in a straight line. There’s a lot of different systems available to you as a driver, tools that you can use to make a difference.
“Obviously, so much is changing and evolving with every test that the team does, but it’s just a super car to drive, but also just a great team to be part of.”
Keep your eyes peeled for a gallery of photos from Jamie’s time at the Circuit Magny-Cours, which will be coming later this week!
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