Pipo Derani

Genesis Magma Racing Driver 마그마
🇧🇷 🏆 2x IMSA Champion, 4x Sebring Winner, Daytona 24 Winner, Petit Le Mans Winner, Le Mans 24 2nd Place

[Pipo Derani @PipoDerani]

Le Mans 2026 #17

[Sportscar365 @sportscar365]

🌋 MAGMA POWER: Genesis @MagmaRacing has revealed a striking orange-and-red livery that will adorn both of its GMR-001 Hypercars for its @24hoursoflemans debut next weekend.

➡️ https://t.co/O9AgyjIZGc #WEC #LeMans24

[FIA World Endurance Championship @FIAWEC]

FIRST POINTS for @MagmaRacing 🥹

An emotional finish for @PipoDerani in the #17 after a massive team effort.

This unforgettable moment in only their second WEC race…

#WEC #6HSpa #Genesis

[Pipo Derani @PipoDerani]

@VickDaBoss Thank you, 🙏🏽😊

[Pipo Derani @PipoDerani]

Beyond proud of my team. We got both GMR-001 to the checkered flag 🏁 on Sunday. What a tremendous effort and a great way to show our intent.

[Midweek Motorsport @specutainment]

now on MWM it's our "Big Interview" @MagmaRacing driver @PipoDerani

RS1 now

https://t.co/YwUK9lNQLU

[Midweek Motorsport @specutainment]

Confirmed

@PipoDerani is the big interview on MWM

also in the show Antonio Giovinazzi.

Stay tuned after the show for extra @Fiawec content with 2 shows featuring @BMWMotorsport @followWRT and Ferrari @AFCorse driver Phil Hanson

[Pipo Derani @PipoDerani]

And so, it has begun. 🇧🇷🇰🇷

#genesismagmaracing
Drew Gibson Captures

[Sportscar365 @sportscar365]

⛰️ MOUNTAIN CLIMB: Genesis @MagmaRacing driver @PipoDerani says the manufacturer has ‘climbed Mount Everest’ to be ready for its @FIAWEC debut at Imola this weekend.

➡️ https://t.co/gh0YDb6GTV #WEC #6HImola

[Pipo Derani @PipoDerani]

2026 livery reveal - #GENESIS

[Pipo Derani @PipoDerani]

Mario kart sound please. 😅

[Formula E @FIAFormulaE]

@FelipeDrugovich ATTACK MODE mode masterclass 😮‍💨
Going from P20 to P1

#CupraRavalMadridEPrix

[Pipo Derani @PipoDerani]

Lilou is a very very talented racing driver. She clearly deserves a chance in top class.

[Sportscar365 @sportscar365]

📡 ON THE RADAR? Ferrari works driver Lilou Wadoux feels she will be 'close to being ready' for a step up to Hypercar next year following her second @FIAWEC rookie test outing in the 499P at the end of last season.

➡️ https://t.co/XpxSTbNPe1 #WEC #GTWorldEurope #ELMS

[Pipo Derani @PipoDerani]

@aglwest Haha 😅😅😅

[Pipo Derani @PipoDerani]

These new F1 cars will train the drivers really well for endurance racing 😅

[Formula 1 @F1]

Jumping onboard with our pole-sitter! 🙌

The @pirellisport Pole Position in Australia goes to George Russell 💨

#F1 #AusGP

[Pipo Derani @PipoDerani]

#IMSA did a good job with the GTP BOP 🤣

[Pipo Derani @PipoDerani]

@NickTonks1 Yay 😁

[Pipo Derani @PipoDerani]

2026 started with another successful 3 day test in Qatar. Long way ahead but we keep improving as a team.

#genesis #magma #hyperspeed
Photo @Andre_Lotterer

[Sportscar365 @sportscar365]

🔒 UNLOCKING POTENTIAL: @MagmaRacing driver @PipoDerani believes the fledgling @FIAWEC team has ‘cracked the code’ to improve the drivability of its new GMR-001 LMDh challenger.

➡️ https://t.co/C6din7fN0A #IMSA #WEC

[Pipo Derani @PipoDerani]

CODE NAME: 001-365-2026.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

[Pipo Derani @PipoDerani]

2025 - WHAT. A. YEAR!!

I knew 2025 would be a test. When I decided to pivot in mid-2024, I didn't fully realize how much I'd have to give up. Sidelining my racing career for a year was just the tip of the iceberg; relocating my entire family from the US to Europe, all while developing a brand-new car and a brand-new team, pushed us to the absolute limit. It’s been a grueling journey, but seeing it all come together makes every sacrifice feel like a win.

You never truly know if a leap of faith will land until you’re on the other side. Looking back now, I am certain this was the right decision—not just for my professional growth, but for my family’s future as well. Getting to know so many brilliant, talented people has been the highlight of this journey. It has also been a true privilege to play a part in shaping Korean motorsports history and to say I work for such amazing brands in Genesis and Hyundai Motorsport.

While there's still a lot of work ahead of us, ​the foundation is laid, and the wait is almost over. 2026 can’t come soon enough.