Winward Racing wins Petit Le Mans to seal third straight IMSA GTD title
Winward Racing capped off a historic campaign in dramatic fashion, securing its first Motul Petit Le Mans victory and wrapping up a third consecutive Grand Touring Daytona (GTD) championship at the 2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship finale. Drivers Philip Ellis, Russell Ward, and endurance co-driver Indy Dontje steered the #57 Mercedes-AMG GT3 across the finish line to seal both the…
Winward Racing clinched a historic third straight IMSA GTD title by winning the 2026 Petit Le Mans, as reported by Motorsport.com. Drivers Philip Ellis, Russell Ward, and co-driver Indy Dontje secured victory in the #57 Mercedes-AMG GT3, while rivals Heart of Racing and Turner Motorsport faced early setbacks. Ellis triumphed in a dramatic finale, overtaking rivals with strategic fuel management and the timely arrival of a full-course caution.
This win marks a remarkable comeback for the team, completing a second-half surge over the season's final five races with four victories and a runner-up finish at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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