Round 4: Monterey
The Gatsby Cup returned to its class-based scoring format for Round 4 at Laguna Seca. After the combined chaos of Le Mans, this short, intense 6-minute sprint put consistency and traffic management to the test. Here's how each of the 10 contenders fared—and where they now stand after four rounds of racing:
GTD PRO
#78 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT3, Result: 1st in GTD PRO
The Mercedes-AMG finally lived up to its potential. A commanding 50-lap drive at Laguna gives them their first class win since Suzuka and pushes them back into the GTD PRO championship lead with 257 points. Momentum is back on their side.
#18 Gatsby Automotive MK1 WS.3, Result: 2nd in GTD PRO
Still the outright fastest car on track—clocking a 5.945s best lap—but traffic and stint management held them to second. That’s now four straight podiums, but only one win (Monaco). They sit just six points behind Mercedes #78, firmly in the GTD title hunt.
#98 Porsche 911 GT3 R, Result: 3rd in GTD PRO
After a slow start to the season, Porsche #98 is now on a three-race points streak, with a Le Mans podium and a solid drive at Laguna. They’re climbing the GTD table quickly and now sit at 229 points, just behind Aston #38.
#68 Ford Mustang GT3 Mod, Result: 4th in GTD PRO
Ford continues to quietly rack up points, matching their Le Mans lap count here at Laguna. They’ve now scored in every round and sit 5th in the GTD PRO standings with 214 points, an impressive showing from a car many wrote off in preseason.
#38 Aston Martin Vantage GT3. Result: 5th in GTD PRO
After winning the Le Mans session outright, this was a tough return to class format. Just 37 laps and 2 points puts them in a vulnerable spot. They drop to 3rd in the GTD standings with 239 points, needing a bounce-back at Spa.
GTM AM
#14 Gatsby Automotive MK1 WS.2, Result: 1st in GTM AM
The most complete performance of the round. Fastest in class, most laps completed, and a vital class win that pushes them back into the GTM AM championship lead with 216 points. After struggling at Le Mans, this was exactly what Gatsby needed.
#34 Aston Martin Vantage GT3, Result: 2nd in GTM AM
The championship leader coming into Laguna, #34 didn’t put a wheel wrong—just wasn’t quite fast enough to hold Gatsby #14 back this time. They now sit just 2 points behind in the GTM AM title fight, with 214 points.
#64 Ford Mustang GT3 R, Result: 3rd in GTM AM
After a mechanical DNF at Le Mans, Ford #64 returned with a much-needed bounce. Matching #68 in lap count, they pick up 6 points and move to 157 total, showing real fight in the midfield of GTM AM.
#74 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT3, Result: 4th in GTM AM
Not quite able to replicate their Suzuka or Monaco consistency, but the #74 keeps banking steady points. They’re at 198 total, and while not leading, remain a strong podium threat each weekend.
#94 Porsche 911 GT3 R, Result: 5th in GTM AM
It’s been a difficult season for #94. Despite matching the lap times of some GTD runners, they’re struggling to string together clean sessions. Four rounds in, they’re last in GTM AM with 186 points, and need a breakthrough result soon.
🏁 Championship Notes After Round 4:
• GTD PRO Leader: Mercedes #78 (257 pts)
• GTM AM Leader: Gatsby #14 (216 pts)
• Constructors Leader: Aston Martin (493 pts)
Next up: Spa-Francorchamps—where twisty lines, strategy, and setup will separate the brave from the bold