Round 2: Monaco

The streets of Monte Carlo delivered drama in Round 2, as the Gatsby Automotive entries reminded everyone of their form from testing, locking out wins in GTD Pro and GTM Am. Gatsby #18 blazed around the Principality with a commanding 21-laps to score the win and become level on points with the #78 Mercedes in the GTD Pro championship. Meanwhile, Gatsby #14 won in class with 19 laps, and stole the GTM Am championship lead from Aston Martin.

Mercedes-Benz #74 kept the pressure on with a solid performance, finishing just 3 laps down and scoring its first podium of the season. Aston Martin’s #38 and #34 both ran competitive races, both setting purple laps, but were out run on the tight streets, leaving them trailing Gatsby and Mercedes’ more consistent paces.

Ford continued to punch above expectations with both entries earning solid points, while Porsche’s Monaco was a nightmare. Both the #98 and #94 entries struggled for lap times, and #98’s race was further compromised by mid-race contact that tore off its rear bumper. The team is no doubt eager to return to a longer, more flowing circuit—like Le Mans, where they claimed glory last season.

The Gatsby Cup heads to La Sarthe next, where the teams will compete in 3- 8 Minute Sessions to see which car is fastest over a total 24 Minutes.