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Cadillac And Corvette Win WEC Season Finale
GM's Cadillac and Corvette teams secure WEC championship titles at Monza.
In brief
GM's Cadillac and Corvette teams secure WEC championship titles at Monza. Cadillac and Corvette teams clinched WEC drivers' and teams' titles at Monza. Originally reported by Autoweek.
WEC Season Finale Results
Cadillac's Jota team won the Hypercar race at Monza, with TF Sport Corvette securing drivers' and teams' titles.
“It was a strong finish to the 2026 World Endurance Championship for GM at the Monza finale”
Cadillac's Hypercar Victory
Earl Bamber edged Alpine A424 by 5.607 seconds after avoiding Mercedes AMG collisions.
“Bamber narrowly avoided disaster earlier when he encountered a brace of Mercedes AMGs at the exit of the Parabolica”
Jack Aitken's Lead
Jack Aitken took the lead on lap six after a race dominated by V-Series.R hybrids.
“Jack Aitken took the lead for Cadillac on the sixth lap of a race dominated by the V-Series.R”
Sebastien Bourdais' Final Race
Bourdais completed his final WEC Hypercar race with no overall victory.
“It really started to click at Le Mans, but we didn't get Le Mans”
Aston Martin Podium Challenge
Aston Martin THOR team finished third after a 20-second tire pressure penalty.
“The No. 007 Valkyrie of the Aston Martin THOR team finished third on the track in a bid for the team’s first podium”
Renault Withdrawal
Renault withdrew from WEC but plans to enter 2027 with a new route.
“Renault has elected to withdraw, although the team maintains its intent to locate another route for entry in 2027”
Porsche LMGT3 Victory
Porsche won LMGT3 by 0.270 seconds over Aston Martin Vantage Evo.
“The Bend Porsche 911 GT3 R of Manthey Racing won the LMGT3 class by a scant 0.270 seconds”
Jonny Edgar's Final Season
Edgar and team secured third place for final WEC campaign with Keating retiring.
“In their Z06 GT3.R, Edgar, Nicky Catsburg and Ben Keating co-drove to third place for what was the final season-long campaign for the 55-year-old Keating”
The key point
Cadillac and Corvette teams clinched WEC drivers' and teams' titles at Monza.
