Round 8: Mexico
Gatsby Cup – Round 8: Mexico City Recap
Altitude, heat, and high drama at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. The 4-minute sprint in Mexico delivered another crucial chapter in the Season 1 fight—Gatsby Automotive seizing a clean sweep across GTD Pro and GTM Am to retake the Constructors’ lead by just 5 points heading into Las Vegas.
GTD PRO
#18 Gatsby Automotive MK1 WS.3 – Result: 1st in GTD Pro
Unstoppable form continues. Gatsby #18 was untouchable around Mexico’s long straights and tight stadium section, laying down a 7.161 best and a mammoth 25 laps. Ten points (35 total) keep them in control of the GTD Pro standings.
#38 Aston Martin Vantage GT3 – Result: 2nd in GTD Pro
Consistent, composed, and always near the front. The British entry logged 20 laps with an 8.059 best, taking 8 points (28 total). They remain Gatsby’s closest rival in Pro.
#78 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT3 – Result: 3rd in GTD Pro
Quietly effective. Despite missing optimal setup in the thinner air, Mercedes #78 completed 19 laps for 6 points (25 total). Still in striking distance should the leaders falter.
#98 Porsche 911 GT3 R – Result: 4th in GTD Pro
A gritty run with flashes of speed. Seventeen laps and an 8.663 best earned 4 points (21 total), showing improved stability after Singapore.
#68 Ford Mustang GT3 Mod – Result: 5th in GTD Pro
Effort without reward. Twelve laps and a 9.291 best netted 2 points (14 total). The Mustang fought hard but remains off-pace on technical circuits.
GTM AM
#14 Gatsby Automotive MK1 WS.3 – Result: 1st in GTM Am
Another polished drive for the sister Gatsby. Twenty-three laps and a 7.344 best secured 10 points (33 total), tightening the Am title fight.
#34 Aston Martin Vantage GT3 – Result: 2nd in GTM Am
Measured pace from the Aston stablemate: 20 laps, 8.286 best, and 8 points (28 total). Still holding the Am championship lead, but pressure is mounting.
#64 Ford Mustang GT3 R – Result: 3rd in GTM Am
Fifteen laps and a 9.778 best earned 6 points (21 total). A resilient bounce-back after recent struggles.
#74 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT3 – Result: 4th in GTM Am
Twelve laps, 8.463 best, 4 points (16 total). Reliable but lacking pace to threaten for podiums.
#94 Porsche 911 GT3 R – Result: 5th in GTM Am
A frustrating weekend. Thirteen laps with a strong 8.035 best, but only 2 points (15 total). The speed is there—the consistency isn’t.
🏆 Championship Notes After Round 8
GTD PRO Leader: Gatsby #18 – 381 pts
GTM AM Leader: Aston Martin #34 – 352 pts
Constructors’ Leader: Gatsby Automotive – 712 pts
(Aston Martin close behind on 707)
Next Up: Las Vegas Street Circuit
The Strip comes alive under the floodlights. With just two rounds to go, every lap counts. High stakes, bright lights, and the glamour of Vegas await—where champions are made and mistakes are magnified.