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Winward Racing confirms Ward and Ellis for 2027 IMSA season

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 7:03 PM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Winward Racing confirms Ward and Ellis for 2027 IMSA season

Summary

Winward Racing has announced that Russell Ward and Philip Ellis will return as full-time drivers for the #57 Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO in the 2027 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. This decision marks the continuation of their partnership since they debuted in the series in 2021. Both drivers have been critical to the team's performance and consistency in recent seasons, further establishing their roles within the organization as they prepare for the upcoming campaign.

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Status Watch

•Winward Racing retains Russell Ward and Philip Ellis for 2027.
•Both drivers have competed together since 2021.
•They will drive the #57 Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO.
•The team aims for continuity in its sixth consecutive IMSA season.
•Their previous performances have solidified their roles within the team.

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7:03 PMMotorsport.com — Winward Racing retains Ward and Ellis for 2027 IMSA campaign

What they're saying

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Winward Racing will maintain total continuity for its sixth consecutive IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship campaign, confirming that team co-owner Russell Ward and Mercedes-AMG factory Performance Driver Philip Ellis will return as full-time drivers in the #57 Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO for 2027. Since making their WeatherTech SportsCar Championship debut in 2021, Ward and Ellis have anchored ...Keep reading
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