Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
In Episode 3 of our 10 Days of Le Mans series, Jamie Chadwick takes us behind the scenes of Official Test Day at the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans. As Genesis Magma Racing completes its first laps around Circuit de la Sarthe ahead of race week, Jamie works alongside the engineers and drivers in her role as Reserve and Development Driver, helping the team understand the GMR-001 Hypercar and gather crucial information ahead of the biggest endurance race in the world. From time in the garage to debriefs and on-track running, Test Day is where preparation meets reality as every lap helps shape the team’s approach to Le Mans.
What happens during the race is only part of the story. This is a closer look at the work, collaboration, and attention to detail that goes into every lap before Le Mans begins.
Chapters
00:00 Meet Jamie Chadwick
00:15 Radio Check
00:45 Getting Ready for the First Laps
02:35 Hitting the Track
01:55 Cyril Abiteboul Explains the Testing Plan
02:17 Box, Box
02:28 First Reactions
03:00 Vital Feedback
03:23 Excited for the Race
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In Episode 3 of our 10 Days of Le Mans series, Jamie Chadwick takes us behind the scenes of Official Test Day at the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans. As Genesis Magma Racing completes its first laps around Circuit de la Sarthe ahead of race week, Jamie works alongside the engineers and drivers in her role as Reserve and Development Driver, helping the team understand the GMR-001 Hypercar and gather crucial information ahead of the biggest endurance race in the world. From time in the garage to debriefs and on-track running, Test Day is where preparation meets reality as every lap helps shape the team’s approach to Le Mans.
What happens during the race is only part of the story. This is a closer look at the work, collaboration, and attention to detail that goes into every lap before Le Mans begins.
Chapters
00:00 Meet Jamie Chadwick
00:15 Radio Check
00:45 Getting Ready for the First Laps
02:35 Hitting the Track
01:55 Cyril Abiteboul Explains the Testing Plan
02:17 Box, Box
02:28 First Reactions
03:00 Vital Feedback
03:23 Excited for the Race
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📢 Subscribe for more from Genesis Magma Racing 👉 youtube.com/@GenesisMagmaRacing?sub_confirmation=1
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📍 Instagram: instagram.com/genesismagmaracing
🌍 Website: genesis.com/worldwide/en/magma/motorsports/genesismagmaracing.html
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#LeMans24 #GenesisMagma #WEC #Motorsport #BehindTheScenes
