André Lotterer | Hyundai Motorsport

Facts about André

Nationality: Germany
Date of birth: 19. November 1981
FIA grading: Platinum
With Genesis Magma Racing since: 2025
Best result: 2012 & 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship titles

André Lotterer’s record in endurance racing speaks for itself. As a three-time overall winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and double champion in the FIA World Endurance Championship.

André made his debut in the WEC in the series’ inaugural season in 2012 – where he won three races on his way to the title. His outstanding record made him a natural choice to lead Genesis Magma Racing’s driver line-up into the WEC for the first time, his experience with multiple manufacturers making him the perfect driver to help with the development of the GMR-001 Hypercar.

Away from endurance racing his record is no less impressive, as well as in Formula E and Junior categories in Germany, Lotterer has raced successfully in Japan, becoming Formula Nippon – now Super Formula – champion in 2011 after twice winning the Super GT title in 2006 and 2009.

Q&A with André

What is your favourite circuit and why?

On the WEC calendar, it's SPA and Le Mans. SPA is obviously for many drivers a fantastic race track. And on top of that, I grew up in Belgium and my dad had a racing team. We were one hour away from SPA, so I went there many times and I have a lot of nice memories.
As a driver, it is really a real joy driving there. The circuit has really a flow and It's fast. So, prototype cars really come to life in SPA.

And Le Mans, it's such a unique and magical place where the average speeds are so high. And, of course, the history of the track is spectacular.
Away from the WEC calendar, I was lucky to raise many years in Japan and I have to say that Suzuka is a really cool track which gives you a lot of adrenaline. And obviously the Nürburgring stands out as it’s one-of-a-kind.

What do you do to focus before a race?

Well, one of the duties you have as a racing driver is to always look after yourself in terms of mental and physical health. You have to have that ‘killer mindset’ that allows to have themotivation to pull the maximum out of the car, showing that you love what you do and that you're passionate about what you do.When you come with that mindset, you can do a lot more magic than if you're not in the right mindset and you are just there to participate. And with the new challenges like the one with Genesis, you are naturally motivated.

Then, the fitter you are, the more confident you feel and the more you know you are prepared; and the more you are ready to attack. So, it's an ongoing process during the year. Sometimes you take a little break and sometimes you train more intensively before bigger challenges.

Which profession would you have chosen if you hadn’t become a racing driver?

I was always drawing cars when I was at school. When you are a teenager, there's no guarantee that you will make it as a racing driver. So you think about what you would like to do. I probably would have liked to become a car designer. I had already looked at the school in Germany. This would have helped me fulfil my passion but, luckily it worked out as a driver.

Who is your motorsport idol?

I've always been a big Arton Senna fan because when I started karting in ‘89, he was the hero and the king of all drivers. He was very charismatic and committed.
But, I also admire Jacky Ickx. I have always been a big fan of him, his career, who he is, what he's done. I am lucky that I have been able to work with him and that we became close for more than 10 years now.

What’s your secret to success?

No risk, no fun!