Winward Racing closes in on GTD title after big Road America win
Winward Racing took another decisive step toward a potential third consecutive IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD title on Sunday, leveraging flawless pit strategy and clean driving to win the Motul SportsCar Endurance Grand Prix at Road America. The victory marks the third GTD win of the 2026 season for drivers Russell Ward and Philip Ellis, who were rejoined by endurance teammate ...…
Winward Racing secured their third consecutive IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD title on Sunday with a dominant victory at the Motul SportsCar Endurance Grand Prix at Road America. Co-drivers Russell Ward and Philip Ellis, alongside endurance teammate Indy Dontje, clinched the win in a #57 Mercedes-AMG GT3. This triumph brings the pair 24 points behind overall leader Eduardo Dudu Barrichello.
Despite facing challenges such as car balance issues and rival pit stops, Winward's flawless strategy and driving prowess allowed them to emerge victorious.
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