With the intensity increasing after an exciting weekend at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar championship has entered its final phase of maximum tension. Now, the margin for error is almost nonexistent and expectations are skyrocketing as the conclusion of the season approaches.
In the premier category of prototypes, GTP and LMP2, there are only three rounds left to determine the champion, while the categories based on production vehicles, GTD Pro and GTD, have four rounds ahead. One of these key tests will take place next month at Virginia International Raceway (VIR), a weekend dedicated exclusively to GTs.
GTP: Dominance of Cadillac and Aitken
In the hybrid GTP class, the duel between GM’s official effort and Porsche’s power intensifies. Jack Aitken has recorded a spectacular season, comfortably leading the drivers’ championship and keeping Cadillac in an advantageous position in the constructors’ championship.
GTP Drivers’ Championship Standings
1. Jack Aitken – 2,145 points
2. Laurin Heinrich – 1,942 points
3. Nick Yelloly / Renger van der Zande – 1,900 points
4. Julien Andlauer / Felipe Nasr – 1,887 points
5. Earl Bamber – 1,797 points
GTP Teams and Constructors Standings
The #31 Whelen Cadillac leads the table, but the battle with Porsche behind promises excitement until the end:
- 1st: #31 Whelen Cadillac – 2,145 points
- 2nd: #93 Acura Meyer Shank Racing – 1,900 points
- 3rd: #7 Porsche Penske Motorsport – 1,887 points
Cadillac maintains the lead with 2,182 points, followed by Porsche (2,102 points) and Acura (2,028 points).
LMP2: CrowdStrike by APR in the Lead
In the competitive LMP2 class, consistency is key. The pair formed by George Kurtz and Alex Quinn leads the table with a precious advantage.
LMP2 Drivers’ Championship Standings
1. George Kurtz / Alex Quinn – 1,355 points
2. Jeremy Clarke / Tom Dillmann – 1,285 points
3. Dane Cameron / P.J. Hyett – 1,274 points
4. Dan Goldburg – 1,242 points
5. Misha Goikhberg – 1,131 points
LMP2 Teams Standings
With only three races remaining, the fight for the team presents a picture similar to that of the drivers’ championship:
- 1st: #04 Crowdstrike Racing by APR – 1,355 points
- 2nd: #43 Inter Europol Competition – 1,285 points
- 3rd: #99 AO Racing – 1,274 points
GTD Pro: BMW and Corvette in a Intense Duel
The GTD Pro category has brought some of the toughest battles of the season. Currently, the BMW duo from Paul Miller Racing, Conner De Phillippi and Neil Verhagen, lead the standings with strong competition behind them.
GTD Pro Drivers’ Championship Standings
1. Conner De Phillippi / Neil Verhagen – 1,910 points
2. Nicky Catsburg / Tommy Milner – 1,802 points
3. Harry King / Nick Tandy – 1,766 points
4. Antonio Garcia / Alexander Sims – 1,765 points
5. Ben Barnicoat / Jack Hawksworth – 1,760 points
GTD Pro Teams and Constructors Standings
BMW leads with Paul Miller Racing, while Chevrolet stands out in the constructors’ standings:
- 1st: #1 Paul Miller Racing – 1,910 points
- 2nd: #4 Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports – 1,802 points
- 3rd: #77 AO Racing – 1,766 points
Chevrolet tops the constructors’ table with 2,026 points, followed by BMW (1,979 points) and Porsche (1,903 points).
GTD: Barrichello at the Top with Aston Martin
In the GTD category, Eduardo ‘Dudu’ Barrichello has proven to be one of the great builders of this season, driving the Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Evo.
GTD Drivers’ Championship Standings
1. Eduardo ‘Dudu’ Barrichello – 1,825 points
2. Benjamin Pedersen / Aaron Telitz – 1,733 points
3. Robby Foley / Patrick Gallagher – 1,705 points
4. Philip Ellis / Russell Ward – 1,618 points
5. Albert Costa – 1,537 points
GTD Teams and Constructors Standings
The competition is tight between Aston Martin and Ferrari at the front of the constructors:
- 1st: #27 Heart of Racing Team – 1,825 points
- 2nd: #12 Vasser Sullivan Racing – 1,733 points
- 3rd: #96 Turner Motorsport – 1,705 points
Aston Martin leads with 1,945 points, followed by Ferrari (1,927 points) and Mercedes-AMG (1,878 points).
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
