The Whelen Cadillac team has achieved a long-awaited victory during the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship event held at the Detroit circuit. Jack Aitken and Earl Bamber led the race, thereby securing the team’s first triumph of the 2026 season on a day filled with intense emotions.
After a challenging start, where they achieved several podium finishes but could not secure a victory, the driver pair dominated the 82 laps of the event, leading most of the race. Aitken, who has four victories in 27 IMSA races, emphasized the significance of this win, especially on a circuit that represents the heritage of General Motors.
The circuit, as well as the prestige of Cadillac in GM’s hometown, provided a special atmosphere for the team. Whelen Cadillac dominated the qualifying and practice sessions, demonstrating their competitiveness throughout the weekend. On the same day, Corvette Racing’s victory in the GTD Pro category added to GM’s success.
“We have been looking for this victory for some time, and it has finally come. It has been a very significant day for all of us,” Aitken commented. His teammate, Bamber, also highlighted the excellent work done by the team, which was crucial to achieving the triumph.
Aitken, who has participated in all the races of the season, currently sits at the top of the championship standings with 1,760 points. Among the closest competitors, Laurin Heinrich holds second place with 1,616 points after recently achieving a victory with Porsche Penske Motorsport.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
