Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago

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What actually happens during a WEC Hypercar test? Genesis Magma Racing engineer Bastien takes us behind the scenes at Circuit of The Americas, guiding us through the GMR-001 test and explaining how the team uses every run to learn more about the car.

Now, as Genesis Magma Racing prepares to return to COTA for Lone Star Le Mans, Round 5 of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship, those lessons are more relevant than ever. Discover what the team learned in Austin and how that work is helping shape its approach to the next race.

Chapters
00:00 This is WEC Testing
00:20 Bastien Explains the Testing Targets
00:45 Down to Work
00:58 What Does a Race Engineer Do
01:45 Why Testing is So Important
03:35 Planning the Runs
04:30 Race Prep Begins
05:00 Dealing With Problems
05:45 The Long Run
06:45 Testing Results & Feedback

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