IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Update: Countdown to Petit Le Mans
As the 2025 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship approaches its climax at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, key championship battles are heating up. With only ten hours of racing left, the stage is set for significant outcomes in the GTP, LMP2, GTD PRO, and GTD categories.
GTP Championship Insights
Porsche Penske Motorsport is heavily favored to secure both the Drivers’ and Teams’ Championships. The duo of Mathieu Jaminet and Matt Campbell leads the standings with a substantial 131-point advantage over the #7 Penske team, driven by Felipe Nasr and Nick Tandy. A seventh-place finish at Petit Le Mans would suffice for Jaminet and Campbell to clinch the title, even if Tandy and Nasr take victory.
The GTP Manufacturers’ Championship is poised for a showdown between Porsche and Acura, with the former ahead by a mere seven points. The top manufacturer’s finish in the season finale will determine the title.
LMP2 Championship
In LMP2, AO Racing’s PJ Hyett and Dane Cameron hold an 85-point lead over Daniel Goldburg of United Autosports. For Goldburg to claim the title, he must win Petit Le Mans while hoping the #99 AO Racing car finishes fifth or lower.
GTD PRO Championship Outlook
The GTD PRO championship is tightly contested, with the #3 Corvette Racing entry of Antonio García and Alexander Sims leading by just 18 points over the #81 DragonSpeed Ferrari, driven by Albert Costa. A race win for either team will likely secure the championship. Chevrolet leads the GTD PRO Manufacturers’ Championship by 46 points over Ferrari.
GTD Championship Developments
In the GTD category, Winward Racing, with drivers Russell Ward and Philip Ellis, has a 224-point lead, positioning them strongly for a second consecutive championship. The GTD Manufacturers’ Championship sees Mercedes-AMG holding a commanding 114-point lead over Ferrari.
Endurance Cup Standings
The Michelin Endurance Cup remains competitive. In GTP, the #7 Porsche leads by a narrow margin over Meyer Shank Racing’s Acura. Meanwhile, in LMP2, Inter Europol’s Tom Dillmann and Bijoy Garg are leading with a five-point cushion.
In the GTD category, Inception Racing currently leads by three points and faces tough competition from multiple teams.
Notable Quotes
Orey Fidani of AWA remarked on the competitive spirit, stating, “It all comes down to the last race, just how IMSA and the fans want it… Can’t wait for Petit.”
As this championship reaches its finale, the implications of the final race are profound not only for the teams involved but also for their manufacturers and drivers looking toward future opportunities in prestigious events like the Le Mans 24 Hours. The Petit Le Mans promises to be a defining moment in this year’s championship narrative.
