Hyundai Motorsport and Genesis Magma Racing
Shell continues its exciting and successful partnership with Hyundai Motorsport in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), and serves as the Official Performance & Innovation Partner to Genesis Magma Racing as it prepares to debut its Hypercar in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2026.
Shell announced as Official Performance and Innovation Partner to Genesis Magma Racing in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC)
Shell and Genesis have officially announced the expansion of its long-standing partnership into WEC, supplying Genesis Magda Racing with a specialised 0W-40 engine oil and coolants as the team begins its maiden motorsport endeavour into the pinnacle of endurance racing.
Partners in performance and innovation
Shell, as technical partner, has supported Hyundai Motorsport’s lubricant needs since they joined the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) in 2014 — bringing high-performance innovation to one of motorsport’s most demanding arenas. The partnership continues to evolve and push boundaries. Shell and Genesis Magma Racing, backed by Hyundai Motor Company, have united in the thrilling arena of endurance racing.
Our partnership with Hyundai
Shell and Hyundai have been partners since 2005, when a global cooperation agreement laid the foundation for deeper collaboration to bring innovative products and after service to Hyundai customers globally. That ambition became reality in 2014, when Shell became Technical Partner to Hyundai Motorsport in WRC, co-engineering advanced lubricants to help drive championship-winning performance — including back-to-back Manufacturer titles in 2019 and 2020, and Thierry Neuville’s 2024 Driver’s Championship victory.
In 2026, the partnership extended into the globally-renowned FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) – bringing shared success, trust and continuity to the sport’s newest team: Genesis Magma Racing. With races lasting six, eight or more hours, developing a dedicated formulation of engine oil for the GMR-001 Hypercar’s powerful V8 engine was a critical part of preparing for the team’s debut.
WEC: A new journey to hyperspeed
As Genesis Magma Racing’s official WEC Performance and Innovation partner, Shell was involved from the very beginning, designing and extensively testing a specialised 0W-40 lubricant. The engine oil combines Shell’s PurePlus technology with bespoke components to achieve maximum performance, thermal stability and component protection over extreme distances. The GMR-001 Hypercar will compete in the WEC’s top-tier category, which includes the iconic 24-hours of Le Mans – widely considered one of the world’s toughest races.
WRC: Relentless performance, total reliability
For more than a decade, Shell Helix Ultra with PurePlus Technology has been pushed to the limit in the WRC. With rallies taking place across extreme environments — from sub-zero temperatures in Sweden to the blistering heat of Kenya — Shell’s race lubricants are designed to maintain engine cleanliness, reduce wear, and protect under the toughest conditions.
Thanks to this relentless performance, Hyundai Motorsport has enjoyed total engine reliability since entering the WRC with Shell. Shell’s specialists will continue to deliver advanced solutions — from gear oils and greases to hydraulic fluids and engine oils — all tailored to meet the technical and durability demands of world-class rallying.
Innovation benefits all Hyundai drivers
Shell’s work in WRC and WEC is more than competition — it plays a critical role in its track-to-road development strategy, providing a testbed to test, refine and accelerate technologies for the road. Shell’s scientists learn alongside Hyundai Motorsport is channelled back into products like Shell Helix Ultra, helping everyday drivers benefit from cutting-edge performance and protection, wherever they drive.
Meet the team
Thierry & Martijn
2024 WRC drivers’ and co-drivers’ champions Thierry Neuville and Martijn Wydaeghe remain one of the most accomplished pairings in the championship.
Together, the Belgian duo has delivered multiple milestone moments for the team, including its first victory and manufacturers’ titles, alongside consistent podium success. Martijn, who joined Thierry for a full WRC campaign in 2021, quickly established a strong partnership built on precision and trust, contributing to victories across a variety of events.
After closing out 2025 with victory in Saudi Arabia, Thierry and Martijn carry strong momentum into the 2026 season.
Adrien & Alexandre
Adrien Fourmaux and Alexandre Coria continue their journey with Hyundai Motorsport in 2026, building on a partnership defined by progression and resilience. Since teaming up in 2021, the French duo has steadily climbed the ranks across WRC2 and the top tier of the championship.
Adrien’s breakthrough season in 2024 marked him as a rising contender, with multiple podium finishes and stage wins showcasing his pace across diverse conditions. That form carried into his debut season with Hyundai Motorsport in 2025, where he secured podiums in Monte-Carlo, Greece, Chile and Saudi Arabia.
With Alexandre’s experience and composure, the pairing has established itself as a consistent front-running crew – now firmly focused on converting potential into a maiden WRC victory.
Esapekka & Enni
Esapekka Lappi and Enni Mälkönen form an exciting all-Finnish pairing for the 2026 season, combining experience, precision and a fresh competitive dynamic. Known for his calm approach and natural speed, Esapekka is a proven rally winner, claiming his first WRC victory in Finland and adding another with Hyundai Motorsport in Sweden in 2024.
Enni, one of the sport’s most promising co-drivers, brings strong momentum after securing the 2024 WRC2 co-drivers’ title. The duo began working together in 2025, quickly finding success in the Finnish Championship with multiple victories and the title.
Stepping up together into Rally1 competition, Esapekka and Enni represent a new-generation partnership with the potential to challenge at the front.
