Winward Racing seeks season finale triumph at Petit Le Mans
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 3:55 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Winward Racing drivers Russell Ward and Philip Ellis are set to compete in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season finale at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. The duo holds a narrow six-point lead in the GTD class standings and aims for a third consecutive championship win. They will be joined by endurance co-driver Indy Dontje in the #57 Mercedes-AMG GT3. With the championship on the line, the team is focused on solidifying their position in the standings at this critical event.
- •Russell Ward and Philip Ellis aim for a three-peat in GTD class.
- •Winward Racing leads the GTD standings by six points.
- •The season finale takes place at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.
- •Indy Dontje will join Ward and Ellis for the event.
- 3:55 PMMotorsport.com — Winward faces Petit Le Mans challenge in bid for IMSA GTD three-peat
"Winward Racing drivers Russell Ward and Philip Ellis stand on the brink of a dynasty run as the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship prepares for its season finale at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. Holding a slim six-point lead in the GTD class standings, the duo – joined by endurance co-driver Indy Dontje in the #57 Winward Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 – is aiming to complete the season by ...Keep reading
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